We believe that girls are not the only ones to be challenged.
For the adult member, Guiding provides a wealth of opportunities to expand your horizons, learn new skills, learn about yourself, and be a better You.
West Coast Area has the largest team of Trainers in the province, with an unmatched range of talents and expertise.
We'd love to help you learn, explore, and enrich your experience as a Guider.
For the adult member, Guiding provides a wealth of opportunities to expand your horizons, learn new skills, learn about yourself, and be a better You.
West Coast Area has the largest team of Trainers in the province, with an unmatched range of talents and expertise.
We'd love to help you learn, explore, and enrich your experience as a Guider.
Current Opportunities and Coming Attractions
DCs, co-DCs, Deputies, and experienced Guiders with an interest in the topics ...
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Join the West Coast Area training team for a monthly series covering all the DC Training Modules. We'll be offering you the most current, up-to-date information on what you want to know, and what you need to know to function best in your position, with a focus on our unique Area.
Come to one session, a few sessions, or all 6 sessions. The DC Training Recognition pin will be awarded to those who take the first 5 sessions, or who otherwise complete all 5 modules. Session #6 in March is completely optional and may not carry any additional training recognition. ALL sessions will take place at Richmond Guide House, 4780 Blundell Road TIME: 6:30 – 9:30 pm. |
October 7 – RISK MANAGEMENT: Money. Cookies. Insurance. Contracts. And -- what to do when people are asking YOU questions about Safe Guide.
November 4 – ADMINISTRATION: All about screening new Guiders; keeping proper records; how to make iMIS work for you! and chairing effective district council meetings.
December 2 – BUILDING YOUR DISTRICT: Learn about the 3 Rs - Recognition, Recruiting, Retention. Plus: connecting with your community, supporting your Guiders, and inclusivity.
January 6 – HUMAN RESOURCES: Leadership & delegation, team-building, performance & conflict management, effective communication, and having those "difficult conversations"
February 3 – FOUNDATIONS: Where does a DC get her support? How does a DC manage her time? How to plan your short-term goals and long-term goals, including looking for your successor.
March 2 – BONUS! Based on feedback from the participants in the first 5 sessions, this will go into more depth on a particular topic, or might be a related module such as Bias Awareness or Effective Communication, or just informal Q&A and a wrap-up social. Participants' choice!
November 4 – ADMINISTRATION: All about screening new Guiders; keeping proper records; how to make iMIS work for you! and chairing effective district council meetings.
December 2 – BUILDING YOUR DISTRICT: Learn about the 3 Rs - Recognition, Recruiting, Retention. Plus: connecting with your community, supporting your Guiders, and inclusivity.
January 6 – HUMAN RESOURCES: Leadership & delegation, team-building, performance & conflict management, effective communication, and having those "difficult conversations"
February 3 – FOUNDATIONS: Where does a DC get her support? How does a DC manage her time? How to plan your short-term goals and long-term goals, including looking for your successor.
March 2 – BONUS! Based on feedback from the participants in the first 5 sessions, this will go into more depth on a particular topic, or might be a related module such as Bias Awareness or Effective Communication, or just informal Q&A and a wrap-up social. Participants' choice!
NEW GUIDERS!
COMING THIS FALL! a newly-designed series of trainings designed to help YOU get the most out of being a Guider, and help YOU translate your enthusiasm into being a catalyst for some great girl experiences in your unit. Based on feedback from other brand-new Guiders, this series of training modules will provide all the building blocks for success. All modules will be able to be taken online, on your own time; although certain of them may be offered in West Coast Area as in-person sessions too.
STAY TUNED for details about how you can access the New Guider Learning Path!
STAY TUNED for details about how you can access the New Guider Learning Path!
SAFE GUIDE
It's the blueprint for planning all our activities, and the source of so many answers! Every effective Guider knows her way around Safe Guide - make sure you do too!
Talk to your District Commissioner to learn about options to ensure you complete Safe Guide training during your first six months of membership.
Talk to your District Commissioner to learn about options to ensure you complete Safe Guide training during your first six months of membership.
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What other trainings are available?
The full list and description of National TEAM trainings can be found on Member Zone (you’ll need to log in first!). Choose Training from the main menu, then GGC Trainings. Note that some of these topics are available via e-learning – look for the special icon.
In addition to the national trainings, West Coast Area has been able to offer the following custom training sessions, developed to answer the needs of our Guiders:
In addition to the national trainings, West Coast Area has been able to offer the following custom training sessions, developed to answer the needs of our Guiders:
- Campfire
- Ceremonies
- Crafts
- First Aid in Guiding
- Games
- Intro to Finances
- Knots & Gadgets
- Leadership Skills for Girl Assistants
- Paperwork 101 – Yellow activities
- Paperwork 201 – Red activities
- STEM
- Technology
- Unit Administration
More CAMPING
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Are you looking for more adventurous camping training?
Then you'll want to check out what's happening over at West Coast Area Camping |
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CONTACT US: TrainingWCA@gmail.com
This is email address is monitored regularly, and you should have a response within 72 hours.
This is email address is monitored regularly, and you should have a response within 72 hours.
