Volunteer Training
As part of its commitment to supporting adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois offers quality, low- or no-cost volunteer training through a variety of methods: online, classroom style, and home study. Classroom style trainings are held at a variety of locations throughout the council. Check out the 2008 GSEIWI training schedule; a complete list of training dates, locations, and fees (if applicable). To register, fill out the training registration form and mail to the Director of Volunteer Development. If you have any questions regarding training, contact the Director of Volunteer Development.
Now Available ~ Online Training Registration!
Save time - save a stamp! Register to attend any training listed on the 2007-2008 GSEIWI training schedule using
E-Council Calendar.
Super Saturdays
Training opportunities for Girl Scout Leaders, Co-Leaders and Advisors- all wrapped into one day; orientation, age-level training, and enrichments! Super Saturday Trainings are only available in the Fall. Please check back for the 2008 Fall schedule.
Need the Volunteer Resource Guide?
The VRG is your resource to common policies and resources. Save a tree-download the Volunteer Resource Guide.
Training Opportunities
- Orientation to Girl Scouting (1/2 hour)
- Basic orientation to Girl Scout Program that is required before placement in any volunteer position. This training is also available online at: http://training.girlscouts.org
- Getting Started (1 ½ hours)
- This training is designed to help your troop get started-registration forms, safety issues, ideas for first meetings, and involving families. Required for all new leaders and must be taken before starting a new troop.
- Age-Level Training (3 hours each)
- These trainings are designed to equip leaders with leadership and management skills, plus age appropriate program information. Age level training is required for all troops. Available in classroom or home-study format.
- Daisy Girl Scout
- Brownie Girl Scout
- Junior Girl Scout
- STUDIO 2B
- Service Unit Positions (length varies)
- Outdoor Training
- Outdoor skills training is required when taking your troop on an adventure in the outdoors. Contact the training department for more details.
- Travel/Lodge Overnight
- Additional training required. Contact the training department for more details.
- Specialized Activity Training (length varies, fee applies)
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Challenge Course
- Horseback Riding (Trail Leader)
- Zip Line
- First Aid and CPR (length varies, offered at discounted fee through local Red Cross chapters)
- This training provides certification through Red Cross chapters and the Amerian Heart Association in First Aid & Adult CPR. Adults needing to recertify in CPR only may do so at this training.
Training on Request
Interested in learning Girl Scout songs and games, how to plan a bridging ceremony, or how to increase parent involvement in your troop? These and other training opportunities can happen "on request" in your area. To request training, find at least two dates that will work for your group, five or more people, and a location. Please allow for three to four weeks advance notice for volunteer trainers. To schedule a training on request, or for more information about training opportunities, contact the
Director of Volunteer Development.
