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What is a Trainer?
A Council Trainer is a volunteer who teaches courses to other adult Girl Scout volunteers. Council Trainers teach volunteers the basics of leadership, program ideas, outdoor skills, and other enrichment courses. Trainers choose their own areas of expertise, whether it be building fires, teaching songs, or instructing leaders on troop government.
Why would I want to become a Trainer?
Trainers are essential to Girl Scouting—-troop leaders need to know the basics about girls and Girl Scouts before they can lead a troop effectively. You, as a trainer, provide an opportunity for leaders to get involved with Girl Scouts and become comfortable leading girls. Trainers provide leadership for troop leaders and continue the progression of leadership throughout all levels of Girl Scouts.
What do I have to do to become a Trainer?
- Be a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
- Complete the Council Trainer course.
- Fulfill the training commitment every year.
- Understand that you serve all of central Maryland, not just your local region.
- Understand that as a Trainer you need to:
- Be prepared and organized before training sessions occur. This may include working with other co-trainers or creating visual teaching aids befor the training session.
- Attend council Trainer meetings when training courses and times are scheduled.
Sign me up!
- Download the Volunteer Application form. Please return the completed form to the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland,
Attn: VS&R, 4806 Seton Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215.
- If you have not already done so, download the Reference form and have three forms filled out by three people; also send these completed forms to Girl Scouts of Central Maryland at the above address.
- Attend a Train-the-Trainer course scheduled by the Volunteer Development Manager. You wll then be introduced to a volunteer Training Coordinator who will be available for ongoing support.
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