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Volunteer Training

 

While all new information for 2011-2012 is coming...

Be sure to check out our resources page. On it, you'll find:

 

 

training

Trainings are an important and helpful component of your Girl Scout volunteer experience. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is committed to providing its volunteers with quality resources, ideas, and support.

volunteer training checklist
Within six months of appointment:

 

* Because emergencies require prompt action and quick judgment, Girl Scouts recommend that at least one adult volunteer be first-aid/ CPR certified.

Courses offered by chapters of the American Red Cross, National Safety Council, EMP America, and American Heart Association are approved. First Aid/CPR training that is available entirely online does not satisfy Girl Scouts' requirements, as they do not offer enough opportunities for technique practice and feedback.

 

online training options

Link to access Girl Scouting 101:http://training.girlscouts.org
Choose "101" from the menu
Password:  aboutGS101
Complete the contact information section and choose “Missouri Heartland” as council name.

This new online training from GSUSA replaces online GSMH courses Orientation Part 1 and Leadership Essentials.
The training link now has these choices:

 

GSUSA left the OVO and LEO options because some councils chose not to include the new training this fall.  Our volunteers only need to complete the new course.

 

the basic steps for a new leader are:

  1. Complete application forms
  2. Background check is completed (if OK then . .)
  3. Attends orientation (in-person)

(New volunteers are given the link and password at orientation for Girl Scouting 101)

 

additional training as needed:

 

American Red Cross Instructor Candidate Course - informational PDF

 

 

For more information on training including how to register and dates offered, please see training section (starting page 22) of the volunteer 411 magazine.