Adult Training
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
Backpacking 102 - 9/26-9/27 - Philomath, OR
Start Date: Sat Sep 26, 8:00 AM PDT
End Date: Sun Sep 27, 5:00 PM PDT
Before Your First Troop Meeting - 9/29 - Virtual
Start Date: Tue Sep 29, 6:00 PM PDT
End Date: Tue Sep 29, 8:00 PM PDT
INSPO Weekend - 10/9-10/11 - North Plains, OR
Start Date: Fri Oct 09, 5:00 PM PDT
End Date: Sun Oct 11, 3:00 PM PDT
Before Your First Troop Meeting - 10/15 - Virtual
Start Date: Thu Oct 15, 5:30 PM PDT
End Date: Thu Oct 15, 7:30 PM PDT
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.
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.
VIEW TRAININGVolunteer 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.
Volunteer Toolkit 
gsLearn
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:
In-person trainings: Five volunteers
Live virtual trainings: Three volunteers
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:
Requests must be made at least 12 weeks prior to the preferred training date.
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:
If you already have a location that can host this training without a rental fee, please let us know on the interest form!
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.
