Find the training you need for your volunteer position.
Adult learning opportunities are loaded with information that will help you succeed in your volunteer position. And they are fun and convenient.
| If you: | You need: | Course description: | Training options: |
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| Are a new volunteer | Girl Scouting 101 |
Girl Scouting 101 is a 45-minute orientation to Girl Scouting for any volunteer who is new to the organization, whether they work directly with girls or behind the scenes. This course covers the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law; Girl Scout Safety Standards; what Girl Scouts do; flexible participation options; developmental characteristics of girls; and Girl Scout cookies. |
Self-paced Online Password: aboutGS101 In-person |
| Meet or work with girls on a regular basis in a troop setting | Nuts and Bolts |
This course is required for troop leaders and covers:
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In person Webinar |
| Meet or work with girls on a regular basis | It’s Your Journey—Customize It! | This course is recommended for volunteers working with girls at every grade level. Gain tips on using the journey books and adult guide as a basis for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Learn to expand the experience through use of the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, field trips and other activities. Transform service projects into Take Action. |
In person
Webinar |
| Want to take a one-or two-night overnight trip | Overnight Trips |
This course is required before planning an overnight trip and 3-6 months prior to the trip. Learn to work with your girls to plan and take short trips. This course covers overnights at the leader’s house to two-night overnights with no outdoor cooking or fires. Materials fee: $5 |
In person |
| Want to cook outdoors or take girls camping | Cooking and Camping |
This course is required before planning an outing that involves cooking outdoors and/or camping overnight and 6-9 months prior to the trip. This course prepares adults to partner with girls in planning and preparing for outdoor cooking, fire building (in-door and out) and overnight camping. Prerequisite: Overnight Trips Materials fee: $25 |
In person |
| Want to take girls on a trip of three (3) nights or more | Extended Trip |
This course is required before planning a domestic or international trip of 3 nights or more and 12 to 24 months prior to the trip. This training is for adult trip advisors and Junior Girl Scouts and above (limit 2 per troop/group) who are going to plan and attend the trip. Topics include safety, deciding destinations, transportation, budgeting and money earning. Prerequisite: Overnight Trips Materials fee: $5 |
In person Webinar |
| Want to learn about Take Action projects or the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards | Take Action and Highest Awards Training |
Taking Action – A 15-20 minute power point on the background of Take Action and the differences between community service and take action will be developed for membership managers to make available to service units. The primary audience for this training is adults, but it can also be used with troops. Available Jan. 2012 Take Action 101- A 2 hour general introduction to the Take Action concepts, how they illustrate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the application to Highest Awards. Includes take-home activities and steps to starting a Take Action project. In Depth Training - Take Action training emphasizing hands on experience with Take Action tools such as Personal Compass and Community Mapping. This 3 hour training hours and is appropriate for Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and Adults. Bronze & Silver Award Forum – Roundtables designed to answer questions regarding the Bronze and Silver award processes. Gold Award Training - Designed for girls who are within 6 months of submitting a project proposal. This 2 hour session is required for girls applying to work on a gold award project. |
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| Want to learn how to plan your own event or series program | Program Planning Guide Training | This 2-hour course is required prior to planning your own event or series program. The training is open to adult volunteers and Junior Girl Scouts and above who will participate in the planning process. Topics include steps to planning a successful program, planning timelines and money earning policies. |
Webinar In Person |
| Want to learn more | Enrichment Trainings |
Classes offered on a variety of topics to enhance your volunteer experience throughout the year. Examples include:
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In person |
| Want to learn more in a special 1-day or weekend event | Training Events | These include Springaganzas in the spring and Fallapaloozas in August and September, as well as day-long training events. Check the Web site for more information. | In person |
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Cooking and Camping
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Springaganza Metro Denver
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Basic Canoeing and Paddling Course (C/S/A)
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Basic Canoeing and Paddling Course (C/S/A)
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Water Day Badget with Aurora Naturalists
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Tea for Two in Wonderland-Younger Girl
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Tea for Two in Wonderland- Older Girls
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Nuts and Bolts Webinar
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Statewide Bridging Ceremony
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Daisy Garden Party
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Minipalooza Sky High
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Crystal Fire - Let's Get Growing
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Fight Like a Girl Scout - Juniors and Cadettes
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Overnight Trips
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MS46 Work Weekend - MSR
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SH55 Work Weekend - SHR
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SH55 Work Weekend - SHR
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TR37 Work Weekend - TR
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Climb to Conquer Cancer
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Rocky Mountain Figure Skating Club Ice Show
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CPR / First Aid Class
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Overnight Trips
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Extended Trips
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MS46 Work Weekend - MSR
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Nuts and Bolts Webinar
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Overnight Trips
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From Beauty to Beast (Cadette/Senior)
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A special ceremony at Epcot®
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A special ceremony at Epcot®
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A special ceremony at Epcot®
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A special ceremony at Epcot®
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CS01-Basic Program Aide Training
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CS02-PA Training: Thematic Planning
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