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<title>Volunteer Training - Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts</title>
<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/</link>
<description>Volunteer Training Opportunities offered by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.</description>
<language>en-us</language>

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		<title>Medic Blended Learning First Aid &amp; CPR (Dracut): May 22, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11363</link>
		<description>This is a two part course. The first part is done online and the second part is a hands-on skills session with an instructor. We recommend this training to new first aiders and those who have the willingness/ability to complete the online learning portion. Directions and link for the online training portion will be emailed no less than one week before the course. Make sure to bring your printed certificate to the session. Those who have not completed their online portion prior to the hands-on session will not receive their certification until it has been completed. Medic First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for two years. The course fee includes resource book, supplies, keychain CPR mask, and certification cards.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Tent (Overnight) (Pelham, NH) CANCELLED: May 25, 2013 - May 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11268</link>
		<description>Completion of this overnight course will allow you to take your troop camping on GSEM property in tents or lodges. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Preparation and progression will be covered as important elements in a successful camping experience along with safety and risk management, what to bring on a camping trip, fire building, menus and meals, outdoor manners, and the Girl Scout outdoor program. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Medic Blended Learning First Aid &amp; CPR (Waltham): Jun 02, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11311</link>
		<description>This is a two part course. The first part is done online and the second part is a hands-on skills session with an instructor. We recommend this training to new first aiders and those who have the willingness/ability to complete the online learning portion. Directions and link for the online training portion will be emailed no less than one week before the course. Make sure to bring your printed certificate to the session. Those who have not completed their online portion prior to the hands-on session will not receive their certification until it has been completed. Medic First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for two years. The course fee includes resource book, supplies, keychain CPR mask, and certification cards.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>GSEM Orientation (Middleboro): Jun 04, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10553</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (N.Andover): Jun 05, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10615</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Daisy Essentials (Middleboro): Jun 11, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10461</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>GSEM Orientation (N.Andover): Jun 12, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10554</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Medic First Aid &amp; CPR Recertification (Waltham): Jun 15, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11409</link>
		<description>This course is only for those who have previously taken a First Aid and CPR Course (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Medic, etc) and need to renew. Recerts need to be completed within 30 days of their expiration date. Volunteers are encouraged to register for this session prior to their expiration date. Certification is valid for two years.
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (Norton): Jun 16, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11438</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Brownie Essentials (Middleboro): Jun 18, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10462</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Stopping Cliques before they Start and other Behavior Mangement Strategies with Girls (Online): Jun 19, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10594</link>
		<description>Struggling with the queen-bees and the wall flowers? Not sure what to do when girls say mean things to each other?  Learn how to create an environment where all girls feel welcome and supported.

	June 19th 2013, 12:00 PM &amp;ndash; 1:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;REGISTER
	June 19th 2013,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;7:00 PM &amp;ndash; 8:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;REGISTER

	This is an online session. Please check your system requirements before logging on.

	Wednesday Webinars: Sign up. Sign on. Learn. Wednesday Webinars are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00pm &amp;ndash; 1:00pm and repeated at 7:00pm &amp;ndash; 8:00pm. Webinars are always free, although registration is required. Recordings will be made available within one week of the live session.
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		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (Middleboro): Jun 24, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10616</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>GSEM Orientation (Waltham): Jun 24, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10555</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Daisy Essentials (N.Andover): Jun 25, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10463</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Medic Blended Learning First Aid &amp; CPR (Quincy): Jun 29, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11411</link>
		<description>This is a two part course. The first part is done online and the second part is a hands-on skills session with an instructor. We recommend this training to new first aiders and those who have the willingness/ability to complete the online learning portion. Directions and link for the online training portion will be emailed no less than one week before the course. Make sure to bring your printed certificate to the session. Those who have not completed their online portion prior to the hands-on session will not receive their certification until it has been completed. Medic First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for two years. The course fee includes resource book, supplies, keychain CPR mask, and certification cards.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Daisy Essentials (Waltham): Jul 08, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10464</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Daisy Essentials (Middleboro): Jul 10, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10465</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Brownie Essentials (N.Andover): Jul 12, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10466</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>GSEM Orientation (Waltham): Jul 16, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10556</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>A Tour of GSEM Properties (Online): Jul 17, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10596</link>
		<description>
	Don&amp;#39;t have the time to visit every camp property in our council? Join this webinar to learn about the amenities of our properties and the varied opportunities available near each camp.

	July 17, 2013, 12:00 PM &amp;ndash; 1:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;REGISTER
	July 17, 2013,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;7:00 PM &amp;ndash; 8:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;REGISTER

	This is an online session. Please check your system requirements before logging on.

	Wednesday Webinars: Sign up. Sign on. Learn. Wednesday Webinars are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00pm &amp;ndash; 1:00pm and repeated at 7:00pm &amp;ndash; 8:00pm. Webinars are always free, although registration is required. Recordings will be made available within one week of the live session.
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (Waltham): Jul 18, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10617</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>GSEM Orientation (Middleboro): Jul 18, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10557</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (N.Andover): Jul 23, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11439</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>GSEM Orientation (N.Andover): Jul 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10558</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Medic First Aid &amp; CPR Recertification (Middleboro): Jul 31, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11410</link>
		<description>This course is only for those who have previously taken a First Aid and CPR Course (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Medic, etc) and need to renew. Recerts need to be completed within 30 days of their expiration date. Volunteers are encouraged to register for this session prior to their expiration date. Certification is valid for two years.
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Brownie Essentials (Waltham): Aug 01, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10467</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (Middleboro): Aug 05, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11440</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>GSEM Orientation (Middleboro): Aug 06, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10559</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (N.Andover): Aug 07, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10618</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Brownie Essentials (N.Andover): Aug 09, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10468</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Medic First Aid &amp; CPR Recertification (Bourne): Aug 10, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11413</link>
		<description>This course is only for those who have previously taken a First Aid and CPR Course (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Medic, etc) and need to renew. Recerts need to be completed within 30 days of their expiration date. Volunteers are encouraged to register for this session prior to their expiration date. Certification is valid for two years.
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Medic Blended Learning First Aid &amp; CPR (Bourne): Aug 10, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11414</link>
		<description>This is a two part course. The first part is done online and the second part is a hands-on skills session with an instructor. We recommend this training to new first aiders and those who have the willingness/ability to complete the online learning portion. Directions and link for the online training portion will be emailed no less than one week before the course. Make sure to bring your printed certificate to the session. Those who have not completed their online portion prior to the hands-on session will not receive their certification until it has been completed. Medic First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for two years. The course fee includes resource book, supplies, keychain CPR mask, and certification cards.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Daisy Essentials (Waltham): Aug 12, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10469</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (Waltham): Aug 14, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11441</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>GSEM Orientation (N.Andover): Aug 14, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10560</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Daisy Essentials (Middleboro): Aug 14, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10470</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (Waltham): Aug 15, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10619</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (Waltham): Aug 20, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10561</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Brownie Essentials (Middleboro): Aug 20, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10471</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Pathways for Older Girls (Online): Aug 21, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10592</link>
		<description>
	Wondering how to keep your teen girls involved and active in Scouts? Come hear from our Seniors and Ambassadors what keeps them in Girl Scouts and how we can replicate those ideas across council.

	Aug. 21st 2013, 12:00 PM &amp;ndash; 1:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;REGISTER
	Aug. 21st 2013,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;7:00 PM &amp;ndash; 8:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;REGISTER

	This is an online session. Please check your system requirements before logging on.

	We have moved the Pathways for Older Girls webinar to August so that we can involve girls in the planning and facilitation of this webinar. Girls will still be in school during the original scheduled date of 5/15.

	Wednesday Webinars: Sign up. Sign on. Learn. Wednesday Webinars are offered on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00pm &amp;ndash; 1:00pm and repeated at 7:00pm &amp;ndash; 8:00pm. Webinars are always free, although registration is required. Recordings will be made available within one week of the live session.
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (N.Andover): Aug 23, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10562</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Lodge (Beverly): Aug 24, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11415</link>
		<description>Completion of this Course will allow you to take your troop camping in cabins or lodges and attend town-wide encampments or Brownie Camping in lodges. A lodge is any building with a stove and flush toilets. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Menu and meal planning, tips for packing, safety and risk management and program activities will be covered. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (Middleboro): Aug 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10620</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (Waltham): Aug 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10563</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Daisy Essentials (N.Andover): Aug 27, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10472</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (Middleboro): Sep 03, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10564</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (N.Andover): Sep 04, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10621</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (Lexington): Sep 07, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11442</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Medic Blended Learning First Aid &amp; CPR (Waltham): Sep 08, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11422</link>
		<description>This is a two part course. The first part is done online and the second part is a hands-on skills session with an instructor. We recommend this training to new first aiders and those who have the willingness/ability to complete the online learning portion. Directions and link for the online training portion will be emailed no less than one week before the course. Make sure to bring your printed certificate to the session. Those who have not completed their online portion prior to the hands-on session will not receive their certification until it has been completed. Medic First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for two years. The course fee includes resource book, supplies, keychain CPR mask, and certification cards.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Daisy Essentials (Waltham): Sep 09, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10473</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Brownie Essentials (N.Andover): Sep 10, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10474</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (N.Andover): Sep 11, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10565</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Daisy Essentials (Middleboro): Sep 11, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10475</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (Waltham): Sep 17, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10566</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Brownie Essentials (Middleboro): Sep 17, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10476</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (Waltham): Sep 19, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10623</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (Middleboro): Sep 19, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10567</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Tent (Overnight) (Acushnet): Sep 21, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11425</link>
		<description>Completion of this overnight course will allow you to take your troop camping on GSEM property in tents or lodges. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Preparation and progression will be covered as important elements in a successful camping experience along with safety and risk management, what to bring on a camping trip, fire building, menus and meals, outdoor manners, and the Girl Scout outdoor program. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Medic First Aid &amp; CPR Recertification (Reading): Sep 21, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11423</link>
		<description>This course is only for those who have previously taken a First Aid and CPR Course (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Medic, etc) and need to renew. Recerts need to be completed within 30 days of their expiration date. Volunteers are encouraged to register for this session prior to their expiration date. Certification is valid for two years.
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Leadership Essentials: Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador (Middleboro): Sep 23, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10624</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: Troop governance, behavior management tips, and earned awards and recognitions. This is a blended learning session, which includes online pre-course work and a face-to-face session. You must complete the online learning prior to the face-to-face session and participate in both the online learning and the face-to-face portions to receive credit for attending the session. Links for the online learning will be sent to registered participants.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (Waltham): Sep 23, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10568</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Daisy Essentials (N.Andover): Sep 24, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10477</link>
		<description>
	Required for Troop Volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Daisies. Meet the Daisy Flower Friends and find ways to help your girls learn the Promise and the Law through fun and informative activities. Discover the ease of meeting-planning an in-depth look at national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management trips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources. Adults: free
</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Medic Blended Learning First Aid &amp; CPR (Lexington): Sep 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11424</link>
		<description>This is a two part course. The first part is done online and the second part is a hands-on skills session with an instructor. We recommend this training to new first aiders and those who have the willingness/ability to complete the online learning portion. Directions and link for the online training portion will be emailed no less than one week before the course. Make sure to bring your printed certificate to the session. Those who have not completed their online portion prior to the hands-on session will not receive their certification until it has been completed. Medic First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for two years. The course fee includes resource book, supplies, keychain CPR mask, and certification cards.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Brownie Essentials (Waltham): Sep 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10478</link>
		<description>Required for troop volunteers. Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, GSEM Orientation. Learn how to facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with your group of Girl Scout Brownies. Let the Brownie Elf guide you and your girls to find ways to take action and make a difference in your community. Discover the ease of meeting planning through an in-depth look at the national program resources, including Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. Also covered in this session: troop management, age-level characteristics, behavior management tips, earned awards and recognitions, and council-sponsored programs and resources.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>GSEM Orientation (N.Andover): Sep 27, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=10569</link>
		<description>Required for all troop volunteers. Learn more about Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and working with a troop. Safety guidelines, expectations, planning activities, building a support network, being inclusive and learning about available resources are included. You must attend this session prior to holding a troop meeting.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Tent (Overnight) (Waltham): Sep 28, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11416</link>
		<description>Completion of this overnight course will allow you to take your troop camping on GSEM property in tents or lodges. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Preparation and progression will be covered as important elements in a successful camping experience along with safety and risk management, what to bring on a camping trip, fire building, menus and meals, outdoor manners, and the Girl Scout outdoor program. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Tent (Overnight) (Bolton): Sep 28, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11417</link>
		<description>Completion of this overnight course will allow you to take your troop camping on GSEM property in tents or lodges. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Preparation and progression will be covered as important elements in a successful camping experience along with safety and risk management, what to bring on a camping trip, fire building, menus and meals, outdoor manners, and the Girl Scout outdoor program. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Tent (Overnight) (Pelham, NH): Oct 05, 2013 - Oct 06, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11418</link>
		<description>Completion of this overnight course will allow you to take your troop camping on GSEM property in tents or lodges. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Preparation and progression will be covered as important elements in a successful camping experience along with safety and risk management, what to bring on a camping trip, fire building, menus and meals, outdoor manners, and the Girl Scout outdoor program. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Lodge (Acushnet): Oct 05, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11426</link>
		<description>Completion of this Course will allow you to take your troop camping in cabins or lodges and attend town-wide encampments or Brownie Camping in lodges. A lodge is any building with a stove and flush toilets. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Menu and meal planning, tips for packing, safety and risk management and program activities will be covered. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

	<item>
		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Lodge (Pelham, NH): Oct 12, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11419</link>
		<description>Completion of this Course will allow you to take your troop camping in cabins or lodges and attend town-wide encampments or Brownie Camping in lodges. A lodge is any building with a stove and flush toilets. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Menu and meal planning, tips for packing, safety and risk management and program activities will be covered. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
	</item>

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		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Lodge (Waltham): Oct 19, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11420</link>
		<description>Completion of this Course will allow you to take your troop camping in cabins or lodges and attend town-wide encampments or Brownie Camping in lodges. A lodge is any building with a stove and flush toilets. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Menu and meal planning, tips for packing, safety and risk management and program activities will be covered. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
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		<title>Troop Camping Skills - Lodge (Norton): Oct 19, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11421</link>
		<description>Completion of this Course will allow you to take your troop camping in cabins or lodges and attend town-wide encampments or Brownie Camping in lodges. A lodge is any building with a stove and flush toilets. 

Learn how girls can plan and carry out a camping trip using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn ways to help girls discover, connect, and take action while planning and participating in an overnight camping experience. Menu and meal planning, tips for packing, safety and risk management and program activities will be covered. Take this course 6-8 weeks prior to your camping trip in order to involve the girls in the planning process. Pre-course work is required and will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please note: a First Aider and a separate Troop Camping-trained person are required for all camping trips. CPR/FA instruction is not part of this session.</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (ALC - Burlington): Oct 26, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11443</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
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		<title>Troop Pathway Orientation Provider Training (ALC - Raynham): Nov 02, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Volunteer/search.html?id=11444</link>
		<description>This session is designed as a train-the-trainer for EXISTING GSEM Orientation Providers. If you are currently providing GSEM Orientation sessions in your service units with new troop pathway volunteers, please attend this session to prepare you for our new Troop Pathway Orientation! You will walk away ready to provide Troop Pathway Orientation utilizing the new module, Resource Packet and follow up materials. New volunteers leave the Troop Pathway Orientation session with their Top 10 FAQs answered and prepared to start their troops immediately! The sooner you attend this session, the sooner new volunteers in your service unit will benefit from this new and improved orientation training!

This session is required for all volunteers who would like to continue to provide orientation in their service unit. We will discontinue the current GSEM Orientation effective November 1, 2013.

Not a current GSEM Orientation Provider, but would like to learn more? Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org to learn about providing orientation in your service unit!</description>
		<category>N/A</category>
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