Dear Girl Scout Friend,
Happy New Year!
An exciting year filled with leadership opportunites is coming up, so be prepared by checking out all the wonderful Adult Development trainings and workshops offered throughout our Council!
The Spring Program & Training Guide will be available for download by January 9th. Printed copies will become available soon..
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 Two Chances to Attend
Saturday, February 2
Mays Landing Branch of
Atlantic Cape Community College
9 AM-4:30 PM
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Saturday, February 9
South River Middle School
9 AM-4:30 PM
Join us for an exciting and fun filled day of enrichment workshops for adult volunteers. You can look forward to learning about; personality, assessment based on Tru Colors, Destination: Mars, hot cooking skills, songs, games, activites, ceremonies, craft ideas and much, much more! For more information contact Bonnie Kelly, Adult Development Specialist 732.821.9090 ext. 119 or bkelly@gscsnj.org. |
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 SUM, Leaders, First Aiders & More
GSCSNJ is excited to offer training for our service unit members! Review the workshops below and remember to check the web calendar often for changes and additions. Facilitators Workshop 9AM-5PM
Sat. January 26, Camp Inawendiwin
Sat. March 15, Cherry Hill Service CenterEnergized when engaging people's minds? Excited when you turn on the light bulb over someone's head? Jazzed about the Girl Scout message and can't wait to share it with a group? Then consider becoming a Council Trainer. Deliver prepared training outlines to Girl Scout volunteers. Completion of the Facilitator's Workshop is required of all Council Trainers. Service Unit Manager
Wed. February 20 Sewell Board of Ed 6:00-9:00 PM
Thurs. March 6 Cherry Hill Service Center Noon-2:30 PM
Learn how to work in partnership with Membership staff to manage the effective delivery and extension of the Girl Scout program. Organizer/Recruiter
Mon. March 10 Cherry Hill Service Center 7:00-9:30 PM
This training gives you the tools, resources and strategies to recruit and place Girl Scout Volunteers and girls. Open to new Service Unit Organizers/Recruiters, SU Managers, and Leaders. Troop Consultant
Thurs. June 12 Newfield Service Center 7:00-9:30 PM
Learn how to assist and support the leadership of your Service Unit by translating your experience into practical tools. Service Unit RegistrarThis training covers council registration procedures. Service Unit TreasurerLearn the responsibilities of the Service Unit Treasurer, which include maintaining and overseeing the Service Unit and troop bank accounts, community income and expenses. Learn how to complete the yearly Service Unit and Troop Financial Summaries and submit them to Council. Don't forget to sign up for our year-round trainings offered for new and existing leaders! Check the web calendar for dates, times and locations!
Orientation for all new Leaders. This training consists of: an overview of the history, structure, policies and procedures of the Girl Scout organization. Prerequisite for all position trainings e.g. New Leader Training, Transition, & Advisor Training. Prerequisite: Volunteer Application Enrollment Process.
New Leader Training for Daisy, Brownie, or Junior 2.5 hours
Everything you need to know to manage a troop including safety standards, GSCSNJ policies, age level awards, developmental characteristics, and activities. This training is required for all new Leaders, Co-leaders, and Assistant Leaders.
Prerequisite: Orientation to Girl Scouting.
Transition Training 2 hours
Program level training designed for the experienced Leader who is changing age levels with emphasis on age level resources, Troop government, awards, and developmental characteristics of the specific age level. Prerequisite: New Leader Training.
Advisor Training 3 hours
Training for Leaders of Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts making the transition from Leader to Advisor. Particular emphasis will be on the development of girl driven programming. Prerequisite: Orientation to Girl Scouts.
Overnight Adventures 3 hours
This course qualifies adult volunteers to take girls on overnight trips at museums/activity centers, lock-ins, hotels, and cabin camping with no outdoor cooking.
Prerequisite for Outdoor Skills I.
Outdoor Skills I 4 hours
This outdoor course consists of hands on activities using skills needed to participate in an overnight camping experience. Includes fire building and elementary cooking methods.
Prerequisite: Overnight Adventures.
Outdoor Skills II Overnight
This overnight experience certifies adult volunteers to take girls on camp-outs where the girls will be cooking outdoors. Participants will receive a packet in advance of the training listing items needed to complete the training successfully. This session teaches participants how to utilize tent units and includes a special focus on program activities. This course is given rain or shine. You will be notified by the Lead Trainer if there is a cancellation due to weather conditions.
Prerequisite: Outdoor Skills I.
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