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Volunteer Course Offerings23New Volunteer ClassesGirl Scout Orientation – An overview of the Girl Scout organization, history and mission.Length: 45 minutesFor: All new volunteers upon appointment to positionPrerequisite: Volunteer Application and Registration ProcessCost: FreeAvailable: Online at gsccc.orgLeadership Essentials – This course shows you how to effectively facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience usingthe three leadership keys. It also demonstrates how to use Journeys books and accompanying Adult Guides to plan ageappropriate events.Length: Online – 1 hour, Classroom - 2 hoursFor: All volunteers in positions providing direct service to girlsPrerequisite: Girl Scout OrientationCost: Online – Free, Classroom - $3Available: Online at gsccc.org or by request in a classroom setting (see “Classes by Request” process following thiscourse schedule or online at gsccc.orgQuick Start - Mandatory for all new troop leaders and co-leaders, this session reviews the most essential informationand resources needed to start a new troop.Length: 1 hourFor: New Troop Leaders and Co-LeadersPrerequisite: Girl Scout OrientationCost: FreeAvailable: Provided within the service unit by a member of the Volunteer Support Team and is offered on an ongoing basis.Getting Started for New Troop Leaders - Mandatory for all new troop leaders, this class provides detailedinstructions on establishing and managing a troop. It also helps you navigate resources available for all volunteers.Length: 3 hoursFor: New Troop Leaders andCo-LeadersPrerequisite: Quick StartCost: $3Available: At the times andlocations indicated or byrequest. New classes areadded regularly. Checkgsccc.org for the mostupdated schedule.Sat Sep 10 1 - 4 p.m. Church of the Ascension, NorfolkThu Oct 6 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. First Christian Church, HamptonTue Oct 11 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, NorfolkMon Oct 17 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. King's Grant Presbyterian, Virginia BeachWed Oct 19 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakeThu Jan 12 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, NorfolkWed Jan 18 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakeMon Jan 23 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. King's Grant Presbyterian, Virginia BeachThu Jan 26 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. First Christian Church, HamptonContinuing EducationIt's Your Journey - Customize It! - Learn how to use the Journey books and Adult Guides with ease! Discover how toeffectively plan a girl-led event as well has how to create an enriching experience for the girls.Length: 1.5 hoursFor: Volunteers guiding girls throughtheir Leadership JourneysPrerequisite: Leadership EssentialsCost: $3Available: At the times and locationsindicated or by request. New classesare added regularly. Check gsccc.orgfor the most updated schedule.Wed Sep289 a.m. - 12 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakeThu Oct 13 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. First Christian Church, HamptonMon Nov286:30 - 9:30 p.m. Church of the Ascension, NorfolkSat Jan 21 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. First Christian Church, HamptonThu Feb 16 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Providence Presbyterian, Virginia BeachTroop Paperwork and Trip Planning - This course reviews the GSUSA and GSCCC guidelines necessary for planningan age appropriate trip. It also helps you navigate the permissions and approvals necessary to plan these adventures.Length: 2 hoursSat Sep 10 4:30 - 7 p.m. Church of the Ascension, NorfolkFor: Troop Leaders and Co-Leaders Mon Sep 12 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A Place for Girls, Chesapeakeplanning overnight and field trips withtheir troops.Mon Sep 19 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakePrerequisite: Getting Started for NewTroop LeadersSun Oct 23 2 - 4 p.m. Rescue Community Center, RescueCost: $3Available: At the times and locationsSat Nov 19 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Haygood United Methodist, Virginia Beachindicated or by request. New classesare added regularly. Check gsccc.orgSat Nov 30 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. A Place for Girls, Chesapeakefor the most updated schedule. Sat Jan 14 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Immaculate Conception Cath. Church, HamptonFor schedule changes or cancellations, call the Volunteer Hot line at (757) 547-8346.
Extended Trip Planning - Planning a trip three nights or longer? Take this course to find out how to make your trip safeand memorable for your troop. Also learn GSCCC and GSUSA policies regarding extended trips as well as necessaryapproval process.Length: 2 hoursFor: Volunteers travelling with girls on trips three nights or longerPrerequisite: Girl Scout Orientation and Leadership EssentialsCost: $3Available: At the times and locations indicated or by request.New classes are added regularly. Check gsccc.org for the mostupdated schedule.WedSep 216:30 - 9:30 p.m. Wesley Memorial UMC,NorfolkAmerican Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid - The course covers adult and child CPR, basic first aid and how to use anAED. Certification for this course is 2 years.Sat Sep 10 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. West Hampton Community Center, HamptonTue Sep 13 &Thu Sep 15 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakeLength: 8 hoursFor: Anyregistered GirlScout volunteerCost: $40Available: At thetimes andlocationsindicated or byrequest. Newclasses areadded regularly.Check gsccc.orgfor the mostupdatedschedule.Tue Sep 20 & Thu Sep 22 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. King's Grant Presbyterian, Virginia BeachSat Oct 1 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, HamptonSat Oct 15 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, NorfolkSat Oct 29 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Haygood United Methodist, Virginia BeachTue Nov 1 & Wed Nov 2 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. St. Andrews United Methodist Church, PortsmouthMon Nov 7 & Tue Nov 9 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakeTue Nov 15 & Thu Nov 17 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bethlehem Christian Church, SuffolkSat Jan 7 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. First Christian Church, HamptonMon Jan 16 & Tue Jan 17 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Church of the Ascension, NorfolkTue Jan 24 & Thu Jan 26 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Courthouse Community UMC, Virginia BeachSat Feb 4 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bethlehem Christian Church, SuffolkSat Feb 18 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. St. Andrews United Methodist Church, PortsmouthSat Feb 25 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A Place for Girls, ChesapeakeGirl Scout Ceremonies - Learn how to create simple, yet memorable ceremonies for your troop: flag ceremonies,investiture ceremonies, award ceremonies and bridging ceremonies.Length: 2 hoursFor: Any registered Girl Scout volunteerPrerequisite: Girl Scout OrientationCost: $3Available: By request. (See “Classes by Request” process following this course schedule or online at gsccc.org/adults/adult learning.)Outdoor EducationOutdoor I – Cabin Camping - The course will prepare volunteers to introduce girls to outside adventures. Emphasis willbe on knowledge of outdoor skills: meal planning and preparation (involving actual cooking/clean-up), use of kaper charts,propane stoves, outdoor manners, how to dress for the weather, knot tying, knife safety and protection of the naturalworld.Length: 4 hoursFor: Adult volunteers planning an overnight stay in a walledSat Oct 8facility with girls.Prerequisite: Troop Paperwork & Trip PlanningSun Oct 9 1 – 5 p.m.Cost: $7Available: At the times and locations indicated or by request. Sat Oct 22New classes are added regularly. Check gsccc.org for the mostupdated schedule. Sun Feb 5 1 – 5 pm10 a.m. - 2 p.m.10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Camp Apasus,NorfolkA Place for Girls,ChesapeakeMount Herman UMC,Elizabeth City, NCBurkes Mill Pond,GloucesterOutdoor II – Basic Troop Camp (Overnight) - This overnight session is designed to prepare volunteers with the skillsand knowledge to accompany the girls on a camping trip. Emphasis is on site set-up (tent and kitchen fly set-up anddishwashing), group cooking safety and program resources. Camp fire program, ecology and night activities will also beintroduced.Length: pre-course - 3 hours, overnight – 27 hoursFor: Adult volunteers planning camping trips with girlsPrerequisite: Must register for and attend thepre-course planning session. Completion ofOutdoor I-Cabin CampingCost: $5 plus cost of menu (decided by patrols)Available: At the times and locations indicatedPre-course:Mon Oct 17orThu Oct 20Overnight:Fri Nov 5 - Sun Nov 66:30 - 9:30 p.m.A Place for Girls,ChesapeakeCrooks UMC,Yorktown8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Camp Skimino,WilliamsburgFor addresses and driving directions for all course sites, go to gsccc.org/adults/adult learning.Volunteer Course Offerings24
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