Learning Opportunities

Adult learning opportunities are provided to motivate and inspire Girl Scout volunteers and staff with resources, techniques, and strategies to utilize when working with girls. Course sessions and workshops provide participants with an opportunity to share best practices and ideas, to develop skills and learn effective use of council and national program resources. Volunteer

Training calendars are updated twice a year with information about course availability; courses are frequently added throughout the year. Included in the calendar are all classes during that season, dates, times and locations. Unless otherwise indicated, all training opportunities will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds Girl Scout Training and Service Center.

Adult Learning Opportunities are delivered by skilled volunteers and council staff who have been instructed in how to train adult learners effectively. Council reserves the right to change course content, course delivery, and training schedule as needed, based on the needs of our council volunteers. Every measure will be taken to ensure council volunteers are informed of updates in the schedule of our adult education program.

How Adult Learning Supports Girl Leadership

All learning opportunities for adult volunteers cover the various components of the leadership experience for girls and the tie to the larger goal that girls develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. Learning courses support volunteers in delivering quality activities that are girl led and involve learning by doing and cooperative learning, so that girls will achieve the desired and expected short term leadership outcomes, ultimately resulting in Girl Scouting achieving its mission.

Registration

Registration is required for all training opportunities. Reservations can be made for all training courses by mailing in a registration card to the council office at least 2 weeks before the event. Reservations can also be made by using the on-line registration form, or by completing a registration form at council office. Pre-registration is necessary so that volunteer instructors may order supplies and arrange facilities. Walk-ins place an additional burden on the volunteer instructors, and create an inconvenience for the participants who have followed the registration process. If classes do not have a minimum number of registered participants, they may be canceled. Those who have registered, will be notified of any change. If you need to change your registration, please call Bea Gomez, Learning Registrar, at 385-3677, ext. 224.

For some classes, or certain facilities, there may be a maximum number of students. Once the maximum enrollment number has been reached, you may be placed on a waiting list, and notified if space becomes available. Any participant who arrives later than 30 minutes after the start of a training, will not be given credit for having attended that training.

Fees

Although costs are involved in all training opportunities, not all courses classes have a fee. There is a minimum charge for some courses to cover the cost of resources used for the operation of the class. These fees will be indicated in the course description, and must be paid at the time of registration. Please note that you are NOT registered until all required fees are paid. Telephone payments may be made with a debit card, Visa, Mastercard or Discover card by calling the front desk at the council office at 385-3677.

Participant fees are utilized to cover the cost of resources purchased in advance of each course, therefore fees are nonrefundable, unless the course is canceled by the council. With advance notice of 48 hours from participants, fees from canceled classes can be transferred one time only. Credit should be used within the current membership year. If another date is unavailable, the credit can be held on record for the next training calendar by request. If the credit is not used by the end of the next membership year, the credit is forfeited. If you are a "no call, no show" for a class with a fee, you forfeit any fees paid.

Cancellations

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A course may be canceled if a minimum number of participants have not registered within 5 business days prior to the course date. If you are unable to attend the class which you have registered for, please cancel your registration by contacting Bea Gomez at 385-3677, ext. 224, or Cordia Gay, ext. 245, 48 hours before the scheduled training. This is to help the trainer know the number of participants to expect and other volunteers who wish to attend what otherwise appears to be a full course.

Minimum Registered Participants Required

Due to the cost of facilitating an adult learning program, all classes must have a minimum number of participants registered, typically 6 – 10, in order to take place; if the total number of registered participants does not meet the minimum standard, the course will be canceled. Additionally, all classes have a maximum capacity, whether due to course design or space limitation at the training facility.

Child Care

The Adult Learning program promotes an environment tailored for adults to develop their skills and knowledge of Girl Scout program standards and desired outcomes for girls, resources, and peer-to-peer mentoring and sharing of best practices. Adults should come prepared to be fully engaged in a learning experience free of distractions, therefore Children are NOT permitted at any training sessions or sites, nor is there child care provided, unless specifically noted on the training calendar. Please make childcare arrangements prior to attending class; if you arrive with children you will be asked to reschedule your participant seat.