Position Title: Volunteer Trainer

Position Summary: Responsible for implementing relevant, experiential training courses to equip volunteers with skills and assets that enable them to provide an inclusive, accessible, values-based program for all girls.

Appointed by:  Vice President, Volunteer Services

Position Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Complete a GSUSA certified Train-the-Trainer course
2. Attend Training Team meetings and serve on committees as needed
3. Assume responsibility for course, resources, evaluations, appropriate use of facilities, and methods of delivery prior to each course.
4. Plan and present training opportunities as requested by GSGEC staff and the Training & Development Team
5. Complete the GSGEC Training Agreement and participate in an annual evaluation of training curriculum/offerings
6. Assist with new curriculum development as necessary
7. Support the Training & Development Team by positive participation, continuing education, active skill development, and recruitment of training team members
8. Participate in trainings, council meetings and other meetings as scheduled
9. Keep and submit reports as required
10. Interpret and support, in a positive manner, the Council’s policies, standards, procedures, and decisions.
11. Support GSGEC efforts to increase revenue through Family Partnership, Capital Campaigns, Product Sales and special events that may be held from time to time.

Position Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities required):

1. Believes in the aims and purposes of the Girl Scout organization and subscribes to the principles expressed in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
2. Meets requirements for membership in Girl Scouts of U.S.A. and be a registered member.
3. Understand and accept GSUSA Policies and Standards, Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Policies and Standards.
4. Have the ability to delegate responsibly, motivate, and work harmoniously with others without regard to race, creed, nationality, socio-economic factors or disabilities.
5. Has basic knowledge of, or is willing to learn, Girl Scout programs and is willing and able to take necessary trainings.
6. Strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to delegate responsibility.
7. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Patience, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, flexibility and a sense of humor are assets.

Time Commitment Required:  Two year term, renewed annually; commitment of 5-8 hours per month, will vary by season

Meetings Required:

• Monthly Training & Development Team Meetings
• Committee meetings as necessary

 Training Needed:

• Train-the-Trainer
• Ongoing continuing education as necessary