System Requirements To enjoy the full benefits of Leadership Essentials your computer should include these features: Flash 8 or 9 Sound (audio) card Speakers Ability to disable pop-up blocker High-speed internet connection Headphones are optional ** If you do not have Flash Player, you may download it here.

New! Online Leadership Essentials
Volunteers are busy people!  We are happy to announce that the long-awaited online version of Leadership Essentials, a required learning session for all Girl Scout volunteers, is now available! 

Click on the link below to begin Leadership Essentials:

http://training.girlscouts.org/

Be sure to fill out all of the information requested in the
Learning Log to receive credit for completing this course.

Volunteer Courses
Volunteers are the cornerstone of the Girl Scout movement.  Prepared and informed volunteers are essential to delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls. Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast is committed to providing the adult membership with opportunities to learn the skills and information needed to make their Girl Scout volunteer experiences successful and rewarding. A variety of challenging and exciting courses and events for volunteers are offered throughout the year, from New Leader and outdoor courses to enrichment events that focus on special interests. A complete schedule with course descriptionsis updated twice annually. All adults in Girl Scouting are welcome to attend events and are encouraged to take courses that will enhance their volunteer development.

• Relaxed environments
• Settings to network with other adults
• Presented by qualified Girl Scout facilitators
• Opportunities to earn adult development recognitions

Attention New Volunteers!

If you are inquiring about the classes you need to complete, you’ve come to the right place. Follow these steps, and you will be on your way to a rewarding experience.

1. Your first step as a new volunteer is to make sure your application process is complete. If you have not done so already, complete a volunteer application and background check authorization form, and send them to: Volunteer Services Specialist, 912 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322.
2. Once your application is approved, you’ve had an interview and are appointed to your position, complete the Girl Scout Orientation.
3. If you are a new leader, co-leader or assistant leader, you will need to attend a Quick Starts session with a representative from your service unit.  If you are not sure who your Quick Starts facilitator is, contact the membership specialist in your area.
4. Register to attend a Leadership Essentials class. You can check the current schedule of classes and register on-line.
5. Be sure to attend the volunteer support team meetings in your service unit to get the support you need and all the latest information from Council.

Learning Resources

Some of the following links are to forms, which can be downloaded and printed. These files are in a PDF format, so Acrobat Reader will be required to view them. This is a free program that can be downloaded here.

Choose from one of the options below:

	Register Online for Volunteer Courses
	Volunteer Course Schedule Read Only PDF
	Classes by Request
	Directions to Course Locations
	General Information for Volunteer Courses
	Volunteer Course Registration Form

**New!** Girl Scout Leadership Essentials

Girl Scout Orientation (Click for directions)

 
Swim Watcher (Flash Presentation)**
Swim Watcher Completion Survey

* If you do not have PowerPoint, you may download it here.

** If you do not have Flash Player, you may download it here.

Questions? Contact the Volunteer Services Director.