Adult Training | Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington

As the Girl Scouts you lead build skills and confidence, you can, too!

Whether they're ready to travel, camp, or try a new sport—we're here to support you every step of the way.

Upcoming Adult Training Opportunities

Before Your First Troop Meeting - 11/10 - Virtual

Start Date: Tue Nov 10, 6:00 PM PST

End Date: Tue Nov 10, 8:00 PM PST

Short Trip Workshop - 11/11 - Silverton, OR

Start Date: Wed Nov 11, 6:30 PM PST

End Date: Wed Nov 11, 8:30 PM PST

Before You Leave the Meeting Place - 11/14 - Vancouver, WA

Start Date: Sat Nov 14, 9:00 AM PST

End Date: Sat Nov 14, 12:00 PM PST

Wilderness Hiking Course - 11/14 - Vancouver, WA

Start Date: Sat Nov 14, 9:00 AM PST

End Date: Sat Nov 14, 5:00 PM PST

Cancellation policy: Please see individual training event details for the corresponding cancellation policy, and contact answers@girlscoutsosw.org to request a cancellation or refund.

Please note: Participants must be present for the entire course to receive credit for the training. The trainer will evaluate late arrival participation. GSOSW volunteer trainings are adult, member-only events. Please make other arrangements for your children.

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Ready to travel with your troop?

Learn about training, travel progression, forms, and everything else that goes into a successful trip with Girl Scouts!

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Required Training

If you're looking for details about what training is required for our different volunteer roles, we have answers for you.

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Volunteer resources available on MyGS

Many of your must-have tools, like gsLearn and the Volunteer Toolkit, are accessible when you log in to MyGS —always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website.

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The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where you can find suggested meeting plans for most badges, access activity guides and badge requirements, track your Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more. It’s the digital planning assistant that will help you power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year.

You’ll find the Volunteer Toolkit via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

gsLearn

gsLearn is full of essential volunteer trainings and courses, like how to lead activities the Girl Scout way, safety procedures, and advice for guiding Girl Scouts at every grade level.

You’ll find gsLearn via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and it will be populated with any trainings you should view.

New! Request a Training

Request a training in your area with the GSOSW Volunteer Training Interest Form. Submitting this form does not guarantee that a training will be scheduled for the requested date, but we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Tips for success:

Training minimums:
1. In-person trainings: Five volunteers
2. Live virtual trainings: Three volunteers
3. Not having the minimum number of volunteers does not mean the answer is "no," but it may result in delays as we find more interested participants before we can offer the training.
Training dates:
1. Requests must be made at least 12 weeks prior to the preferred training date.
2. Some trainings, like Before You Camp Like a Girl Scout (formerly Outdoor Skills) and Small Craft Safety, are only offered seasonally, typically between late April and early October
Training location:
1. If you already have a location that can host this training without a rental fee, please let us know on the interest form!
2. Some trainings, like Before You Camp Like a Girl Scout (formerly Outdoor Skills), Archery, and Small Craft Safety, have specific location requirements and may not be available in your area.

Join our Trainer Corps

The Council Trainer Corps works with Volunteer Learning Services staff liaisons to develop, audit, and deliver required training, certifications/qualifications, and workshops. They are integral in relaying feedback from volunteers to staff to ensure council training is relevant and engaging.

Interested in participating? Complete the Council Trainer Application.