Adults

Volunteer Training Opportunities

One of the many ways that Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming supports its valued volunteers is by offering a wide range of quality training opportunities in a comfortable and fun learning environment. Volunteers learn new skills that will help them deliver life-changing Girl Scout leadership experiences and enhance their own personal and professional lives. We offer three types of training: On-line, self-study and face to face to best meet your individual learning style and schedule.

What type of course is best for my learning style?

  • Online Courses (on-line) are a good option for people who like to read and work on the computer and the internet. This is done at your own pace, and feedback on questions asked is immediate.
  • Home Study Courses (self-study) are a good option for people who learn well through reading, researching and writing on their own. You will print out the materials located on the website, and the work is done at home at your own pace. An answer sheet will be returned to the Council office for review and then you will be notified of the results.
  • In-Person Courses (face to face) are great for auditory learners and those who prefer a more hands on approach to learning where they can get feedback and ask questions. You may register for multiple courses in one order before you check out to complete your registration.

What courses are available?

Please click on the course titles below to see delivery methods and descriptions for that subject.

Recomended Learning Opportunities for Service Unit Managers and Troop Leaders
Girl Scouts 101 (on-line)
Click this link to go to the training page and enter the following password.
Password: aboutGS101

This course provides an overview to the Girl Scout organization, including Girl Scout pathways (various ways that girl and adult members participate), resources and support available to volunteers, the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law, the benefits to girls of participating in the Cookie program (builds financial literacy skills), some basic safety requirements, and an overview of the Girl Scout program for girls. It is broken into eight parts:
  • About Girl Scouts (the basics)
  • Ways to Participate (the flexible options—troop, camp, series, event, virtual and travel pathways, plus direct and indirect volunteering)
  • What Girl Scouts Do (GSLE, Journeys, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards)
  • Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law
  • Girl Scout Cookies
  • Staying Safe (the Girl Scouts Safety Standards)
  • Ages and Stages: What Girl Scouts Are Like (girl development for each grade level)
  • What’s Next (how volunteers can move forward with their local councils)
Council 101 (on-line) Coming September 2012
This course provides a solid framework of information and points of reference on your council, policies & procedures building your adult team, financial information, how to register your troop and more.
Leadership Essentials (on-line)
Click this link to go to the training page and enter the following password.
Password: discover
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) engages girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place. It is the model for everything girls do in Girl Scouting. The GSLE is based on a definition of leadership that girls understand and believe in: a leader, girls say, is defined not only by the qualities and skills one has, but by how those qualities and skills are used to make a difference in the world. The Leadership Essentials course provides information to help your girls develop leadership skills, it includes an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and teaches how to effectively partner with your girls to make their plans & goals a reality. You’ll also learn how to be able to see the impact you have on girls’ lives by thinking about outcomes.
Journeys/Girls Guide (face to face)
Journeys are the core national program of Girl Scouting and are based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This means each journey has girls using Girl Scouting’s three keys to leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action. As the core Girl Scout program, journeys tie to the 15 national Girl Scout leadership outcomes and the three processes (Girl Led, Learning by Doing, and Cooperative Learning) that make Girl Scouting distinct from school and other activities. This course is designed to help:
  • Negotiate the “How to Guide…” books through tips and suggestions from individuals who have successfully presented the journeys to girls.
  • Use the new Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting with information about exciting new badges, the 100th Anniversary handbook, and much more!
eBiz:navigating the system (on-line)
Watch the eBiz training on-line and learn how to use our new, on-line registration system.
eBiz allows you to:
  • Purchase and renew Girl Scouts membership
  • Register for programs, events, camps and training
  • Manage your Girl Scouts membership profile
  • Manage Troop data
eBiz allows GSMW to:
  • Make sure we have current Girls Scout information
  • Go Green! Less paper
  • Streamline process for registration
CPR/First Aid (on-line or face to face)
Click this link for on line CPR and First Aid Certification http://www.onlinecprcertification.net/ Learn how to administer CPR and First Aid for adults, children, and infants. You’ll learn how to handle emergency situations, take basic precautions to prevent disease transmission, care for injuries or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives, help someone in breathing and cardiac emergencies, administer chest compressions and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This class also teaches you to care for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness, shock and injury
Outdoors 1 (face to face)
  • Required only if taking girls on an overnight camping trip
Learning Opportunities for Event or Series Volunteer
Volunteering for Girl Scout Series and Events (on-line)
Click this link to go to the training page and enter the following password.
Password: volunteer
Is an online orientation specifically for new volunteers in the series and events pathways. It is broken into six parts:

  • What Girl Scouts Do (GSLE, Journeys, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards)
  • Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law
  • Girl Scout Cookies
  • Staying Safe (the Girl Scouts Safety Standards)
  • Ages and Stages: What Girl Scouts Are Like (girl development for each grade level)
  • Ready to Work with Girls? (how to move forward with local councils; how they are supported)
Required Learning Opportunities for Facilitators
Foundations for Facilitators (must renew every 3 years)
Training for New and Returning Facilitator Requirements for Fall 2012
One day course that will encompass the following trainings

  • GS 101 (on-line)
  • Journeys/Girls Guides (face to face)
  • Council 101 (on-line)
  • Leadership essentials (on-line or face to face)
Additional requirements
  • Must take training you will facilitate
  • Be an assistant facilitator for 2 training
Enrichment Trainings
Bronze Award Overview (on-line)
4th-5th grade girls and parents
Silver and Gold Award Overview (on-line)
6-12th grade girls, parents, mentors or troop leaders
Ceremonies (face to face)
Celebrate tradition in Girl Scouting. Ceremonies mark special Girl Scout events throughout the year. They can celebrate major transitions, such as bridging to another level or getting your Girl Scout pin, commemorate your accomplishment when you earn awards, or simply make the beginning or end of your group’s meeting special.
Learn about our heritage and discover the types of ceremonies that have been part of Girl Scouts history and connect us through generations.
Gain tools to lead and assist girls in planning meaningful ceremonies. Explore the ‘why and how’ of conducting ceremonies that are age appropriate and create wonderful memories for our girls.
Songs and Games (face to face)
Songs and Games are part of the rich tradition of Girl Scouting.
We sing songs for many reasons in Girl Scouts; opening of a troop meeting, before snack or meal time, or simply for capturing the joy of meaningful friendships we have made.
We play games to get to know one another, build teams and explore new ideas. Games can serve as an excellent way to overcome challenging situations, enhance your groups self confidence and problem solving skills.
Learn how to teach and lead songs and games for others, explore the history of singing, link activities with the Leadership Experience, and identify resources to assist you in facilitating these fun activities
Beautiful Brownies (self-study)
Delightful Daises (self-study)
This self-study guide will assist you in leading safe and fun activities with dynamic and delightful Daisy Girl Scouts! Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a volunteer, gain insight about planning and organizing successful troop meetings, and take a closer look at each of the Daisy level program resources available to you as a volunteer
Just Juniors (self-study)
Program Planning (on-line)
Learn how to create, organize and run programs in your area with this short self-study! In addition, you will receive budget worksheets, frequently asked question, and more to make sure that nothing is overlooked and your program is a success!

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    Zoom Science (on-line)
    Click this link for the Zoom Science Training http://www.pbs.org/parents/zoom/scitraining ZOOM, the PBS kids’ show, has created an online training for troop leaders interested in leading science activities with kids. The easy-to-use, 40-minute tutorial lets leaders try an activity, watch videos that model how to lead activities, learn which ZOOM activities support badge requirements, and print helpful handouts and lesson plans.
    The training, which has been field-tested by fellow Girl Scout leaders, includes access to a resource section rich with activities and materials to help kids explore science (including the popular ClubZOOM programs used by Girls Scouts across the country). Councils can also access tools to offer a face-to-face workshop for volunteers.
    Delegate Training (on-line)
    This course provides basic information for people serving as a Regional Delegate, Alternate Regional Delegate, or Regional Delegate Facilitator. Information about the democratic process and parliamentary procedures, the difference between governance and operations, expectations and position descriptions, and more is included.
    Travel, Trips and Tips (self-study)
    This independent study course provides troop leaders instructions to organize and facilitate activities with girls from simple day trips to regional travel. Topics include the principles of program travel progression and girl readiness assessment, how to infuse girl centric planning, and basic transportation safety.
    Youth Only Training
    Counselor in Training
    Volunteer in Training
    Program Aide
    Product Training
    Cookie Program (on-line or face to face)
    Kick off the 2012 Cookie Program by attending our Cookie Training! Sample the new Savannah Smiles, see what’s new in e-Budde and take a look at our new incentives. All Leaders, Service Unit Managers and Product Managers are encouraged to attend.
    e-Budde Beginners (on-line)
    This training is designed for the first time e-Budde user. If you are a new leader or a new product manager please attend one of our trainings so that you can become familiar with our on-line ordering system.
    e-Budde Refresher (on-line)
    This training is designed for the “seasoned” e-Budde user. Hear about all the exciting new updates in e-Budde for the 2012 Cookie Program.
    Fall Nut and Magazine Program: the complete overview (on-line)
    Let’s start off the 2012-13 Girl Scout year with gusto! We will be introducing the new product line, enhancements to nut-E and of course the incentives that every Girl Scout will want to earn.
    nut-E Beginners (on-line)
    This training is specifically designed for first time nut-E users. See how easy it is to navigate in our fall program ordering system – reports, ordering and incentives.
    nut-E Refresher (on-line)
    This training will explain all of the new and exciting changes to nut-E that will make all of our hard working volunteers jobs that much easier.