Which trainings are mandatory for all Guiders?
All new adult Members should start with New Guider Training which also includes Safe Guide training. Safe Guide training is mandatory within your first 6 months of joining.
Contact your local training adviser or visit the National website for more information about training opportunities and available delivery methods.
Training and Enrichment for Adult Members (TEAM)
The TEAM program supports adult Members by offering
five role-based learning streams:
- Unit Guider
- District Commissioner
- Administrator
- Outdoor Activity Leader (OAL)
- Trainer
Each stream includes several Foundation modules (i.e. as a Unit Guider, her modules are About the Girl, Programming for the Girl and Quick Start for each branch level, plus leadership skills Putting the Pieces Together). A TEAM pin of the appropriate colour is awarded upon completion of the Foundation modules.
18 additional Enrichment modules are available to everyone (e.g. Bulding Strong Teams, Communicating with Girls, Conflict Management, Event Planning, Financial Management, Leading Active Games, Girls United and many more). A yellow Enrichment pin is awared on completion of any five Enrichment modules.
Guider Resources
TEAM Pins (pdf)
TEAM Brochure (pdf) of the Foundation modules
Enrichment Modules Brochure (pdf)
How do I become a trainer?
Contact your district or area training adviser to get connected with
the right resources.
You’ll need to complete the Trainer Stream modules
(aka Presentation and Communication Skills workshop):
- Understanding the Adult Learner
- Needs Assessment
- Training Design
- Training Delivery
- Facilitation Skills
- Training TEAM
Training Resources
GGC Training Forms (including Trainer Candidate Application)
Scroll to bottom of page for Training forms
BC Trainers’ Forms
Trainer Session Report form (MS Word)
Trainer Observation Rubric form (MS Word)
Area Request for Trainer form (MS Word)
Area Offer to Host Training form (MS Word)
Visit the Training Committee page for additional information.
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