TRAINING COMMITTEE

If you have questions about training in SVI Area, please email Area Training.

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1) ZOOM TRAININGS​​​​​​​

The National Training Calendar details many opportunities for Guiders to learn more about their role as leaders.  

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You can find out more information on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility trainings in February here.

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The following trainings are also available now - see the Training Calendar link above:

February

· OAL Indoor Module 1, Virtual, February 18

· OAL Indoor Module 2, Virtual, February 25

· Building Unit Guider Skills, Virtual, Feb 26

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March

· OAL Indoor Module 3&4, Virtual, March 4

· The Girl Program, Virtual, March 25

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April

· Ceremonies & Campfires, Virtual, April 22

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2) IN-PERSON SVI AREA TRAINING

SVI Training Team is presenting OAL-2  Outdoor Tenting training on April 11 - 13, 2025 at Camp Jubilee.

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This training is for Guiders who would like to learn how to take their girls tent camping the GGC way.  Prior completion of OAL-1 Indoor Camping is recommended but anyone who wants to learn is welcome. 

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The fee is $65 for SVI members and $75 for out of Area members and will be collected through the participant's District.  Participants should check their District Financial Guidelines for policy about training fees and reimbursement.

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This training will be held out of doors in a camp setting and attendance for the full weekend is expected.

Topics that will be covered:  Planning and Packing; Tents and Tarps; Kitchens and Cooking; Activities and Program; plus many tips and tricks from experienced trainers.

 

Registration is now open at this link   https://forms.office.com/r/yr5bUSAHpM

Registration deadline is April 1.

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​If you have any questions,  please email  SVI Area Training

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3) SAFE GUIDE

If you are looking for virtual Safe Guide trainings,   

look in one of two places:

1)  BC website under Member Services-->Training--->Training Resources.  Any BC sponsored trainings will be listed here.

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2)  National website Memberzone-->Training-->National Training  Calendar.    Any virtual Safe Guide trainings available to any member will be listed on the calendar.

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4) NEW GUIDER TRAINING

All Guiders are required to complete the 5 courses (see below) of the New Guider Learning path within their first six months of joining Girl Guides of Canada. Register online in MemberZone. 

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When you have completed all five modules (whether on-line, in-person or a combination) contact email Area Training to receive your Red training pin. There is no automatic iMIS alert that tells us when you are due a pin, you must ask for it.

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New Guider courses

1. The Girl Program - Discover what girls do in Girl Guides, including how they can earn badges and awards, and get to know our exciting program platform!

2. Building Unit Guider Skills – Learn how to empower girls using the girl-driven approach and work with them to build fun, engaging unit meetings.

3. Safe and Inclusive Space – Reflect on strategies for creating welcoming, accessible experiences for all girls in Guiding.

4. Safe Guide – Master the activity planning and risk management guidelines to deliver a safe Guiding program.

5. All About the Branch – Explore Guiding traditions and the unique abilities of girls in every branch.

 

Update your knowledge with Safe and Inclusive Space and if you are moving into a NEW BRANCH, check out All About the Branch for branch specific information to help get your feet wet! 

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5) FIRST AID TRAINING 

The Training Team has had several enquiries about First Aid Training. There are no plans at this time for Area to sponsor a First Aid training in 2024/2025. Guiders should attend any First Aid training available in the community even though they are more expensive than a Guiding sponsored training. 

 

Remember to check your District Guidelines about financial support for First Aid Training. Depending on your District Guidelines, Districts may pay from 1/3 or up to 1/2 of the cost, Units may cover a portion, leaving the Guider to cover the remainder of the cost.  No Guider should have to pay the full cost of First Aid Training.

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If you have any questions about training please email the Area Training Adviser. 

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TRAINING ON DEMAND

What do you want to learn? How can we help you? Area Training is piloting Training on Demand (TOD) for Guiders (minimum of 6 participants).

This is a perfect opportunity to add a training component to your District meeting! Or join with a neighbouring District for an event.

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How to register for trainings

Register for SVI Trainings by filling out the online registration forms for each event as advertised, or email for more information. There is no cost for New Guider modules, all other trainings are subject to a  fee. Be sure to check the online registration form for the deadline for registration. We are not able to accommodate late registrations except as replacements for late cancellations.

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Questions?

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