Training FAQs
Who can register for training?
Members of Girl Scouts who are at least age 18, working in a volunteer capacity
with a troop/group, or in programs/events involving Girl Scouts may register for
council training courses. Girl Scouts 11-17 acting in a leadership capacity
(Program Aides, Leaders-in-training, Counselors-in-training) may attend certain courses.
How to register?
Complete the “Training Registration Form”. Out of courtesy to our volunteer trainers,
we ask you to register for any course at least one week in advance. Mail or deliver the
registration form to the service center prior to the deadline date. All training sessions
require pre-registration. Be certain to mark the registration form with the course level
you need. Trainers are assigned to courses based on the needs of the registrants.
Each registration form must include payment, a training deposit or fee for training.
A $10 refundable deposit is charged for each course that does not require a fee.
Participants will receive a $10 voucher when attending the training. Refunds will
not be issued for “no shows.” Vouchers are accepted as cash at GS-West
and may be used for any shop item, book, event or used towards the next training
course. Participants can also request a $10 refund check at any time during the
fiscal year by completing a check request form and attaching the voucher. Vouchers
expire July 1 of each year. If the participant does not attend or fails to cancel
in advance, the scheduled course the deposit will not be refunded.
Get Your Training Online!
You can now start your training as a volunteer for Girl Scouts-Western Oklahoma, Incl online. Follow these three simple steps:
1. Click here for to go to the online training page.
2. Select "Basic Orientation."
3. You will be asked to login. Select "Register" and fill out all the required fields (those marked with astericks) and complete the registration process.
That's all it takes to get started on the Girl Scouts volunteer journey.
Technology Requirements:
* Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.
* Shockwave: This software allows you to use the interative games in the training. Shockwave is free and easily installed from the Internet. The link is found in the introduction to the module on Page 2. If you want to install Shockwave before you go to the training site, click here.
If you are unable to attend a registered training course, contact the service center immediately.
Cancellation of Courses
All courses with a registration of less than six are subject to cancellation.
Those who are registered for a course that is cancelled will be notified by phone or e-mail.
Refunds
Volunteers who register for a course that is cancelled by the council will receive a
full refund check.
Volunteers who cancel a registration before the deadline prior to the course
will receive a refund of the course cost less 15%.
No refunds are given without contacting the council’s receptionist.
Who are the trainers?
Trainers are volunteers. Many are troop/group leaders or hold other volunteer
positions within the council. Leadership and outdoor trainers are required to attend
a Train the Trainer course and serve an apprenticeship. First-Aid trainers are certified
through the American Red Cross. All trainers maintain extensive resource supplies and
have many talents and skills that make them very effective in their roles.
