Adult Training

OF WESTERN OHIO

VOLUNTEERS

ADULT TRAINING

TRAINING OVERVIEW

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio offers a variety of adult learning opportunities to support volunteers as they work with girls.

required trainings	enrichment workshops
troop camp training	First Aid & CPR

These opportunities are offered in a variety of methods so that volunteers can choose the option that best meets their needs:

classroom training
home studies

RECOMMENDED TRAINING SEQUENCE

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio requires that all appointed volunteers complete two required trainings within six months of their appointment. The two required trainings include Girl Scout Fundamentals and position training. Girl Scouts of Western Ohio recommends the following training sequence to help our volunteers best prepare themselves for their work with girls.

Girl Scout Fundamentals (required)

Position Training – either grade level, or specific position training for the appropriate volunteer position (required)

Although volunteers have six months to complete trainings, it is highly recommended that training is completed within the first six weeks after appointment.

TRAINING REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

First Aid & CPR Training

Troops are required to be accompanied by someone currently certified in First Aid and CPR for any activity that is physically demanding and other activities involving a potential for injury. A Girl Scout First Aider is an adult (18 years of age or older) who has taken Girl Scout Council-approved first-aid and CPR training.

A first-aider must be currently certified and maintain their certification as required by the sponsoring organization. The following individuals may serve as first aiders if they are current in their license/certification: physicians, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military medic, emergency medical technician and dentists.

Troop Camp Training

Any time a troop goes camping, the troop must be accompanied by an adult who has completed the Troop Camp Training course (for lodge or tent camping) or Lodge Camp Training (for lodge camping only). The troop camp planning process should also be guided by a camp-trained adult.

TYPES OF TRAINING

CLASSROOM

This traditional style of training is led by volunteer council trainers at various locations throughout the council’s geographic area. The benefits to this type of training include being able to discuss the content with other volunteers, share your own ideas and experiences, and receive feedback from the other participants and the trainer.

HOME STUDY COURSES

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Home study courses are written training manuals that are in .pdf format. You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer in order to download these documents. Once you have completed reading through the material you may complete the home study exam and registration form and the course evaluation on-line, or submit them via the mail to the regional Girl Scout Center.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Pre-registration for training is essential so that volunteer trainers can be prepared for the number of participants attending and have an adequate number of materials available. Pre-registration allows the regional Girl Scout Center to communicate any changes to participants regarding location, time or if a training has been cancelled.

The registration form must be received at least 14 days prior to the date of the course.
Late registrations may be accepted by up to 5 days in advance of the course if space is still available.
You MUST be a registered Girl Scout adult to attend First Aid/CPR trainings, Troop Camp Training, adult enrichment weekends or enrichment training requiring physical activity or a potential for injury.
New volunteers may attend Girl Scout Fundamentals or position training prior to completing their membership registration.
If a class is cancelled due to low registration, or if a class is full, you will be notified before the class date.
Course enrollment/registration is NOT complete until payment for any course fees are received.

To confirm details of your class, confirm your registration, or cancel your registration, please contact your regional Girl Scout Center.

HOW TO REGISTER

ONLINE

Submit your registration online.

MAIL/WALK-IN

Completely fill out a Adult Training Registration Form. Mail or walk your form into the appropriate Girl Scout Center.

FAX

You may fax your Adult Training Registration Form to the appropriate Girl Scout Center.

CONFIRMATION

Participants will receive email or written confirmation of enrollment at least three days prior to the class.

CANCELLATIONS

Notice of your cancellation may allow other volunteers to attend a class. Please contact your regional Girl Scout Center to cancel your registration.

FEES

Checks should be made payable to Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, or your credit card information can be entered on the online course registration via our secure site. In special circumstances financial assistance is available upon request.

REFUNDS/CREDITS

Refunds will only be issued after a written request is received prior to the training.

Prepaid course fees will be applied to another course within the same membership year.

Course fees are transferable; another volunteer may take your place if you are unable to attend a class.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Administrative Office

4930 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242-1804

T: 513-489-1025 or 800-537-6241, F: 513-489-1417