Learning and Development

Every unit has to have at least one leader with a valid First Response certificate at every meeting or event. We recommend that all volunteers complete their First Response training. Throughout the year our First Response trainers visit each division and deliver either full day face-to-face training (6hrs), or a hybrid course with a 3hr face to face session and a 3hr online session (you must attend both parts to complete the qualification). You can see our timetable in the Training Prospectus (Link: ) and book via the events page.(https://www.girlguidingcornwall.org.uk/book-here) Some first aid qualifications from outside Girlguiding can be used instead of a First Response course. Details can be found on the Girlguiding Learning Platform (https://learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login)but please be aware that the standard syllabus for an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification does not cover the requirements for First Response.

We all want to make sure our Young Members stay safe and that we can support them if they are struggling. Girlguiding has developed the Safer Guiding course to make sure all volunteers understand how to do this, as well as the processes and support in place through Girlguiding to support Young Members and Volunteers. All volunteers need to have the Safer Guiding qualification, and Commissioners have an additional part to help with their role. You can book on to online sessions via the Learning Platform.(https://learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login) Alternatively there are local face to face sessions, on the events page (https://www.girlguidingcornwall.org.uk/book-here)if you would prefer to do the training in person. Our trainers can also deliver small group or individual sessions. Please use this form (https://forms.gle/awUGPYv9FQeVo3K56)to request these sessions.

For anyone starting a county role or becoming a commissioner, we will introduce you to Google Workspace. This system used across our district, division and county roles to email, share documents and meet online. Our tech-savvy trainers will guide you through your initial login, give you a tour of the main features and make sure you are all set to use the system to best effect. They are always at the end of an email; remember, no question is a stupid question!

We offer regular support sessions where commissioners can get together for training specific to their roles, as well as get to know other commissioners across the county. We offer everything from ‘basics for beginners’ to refreshers for more experienced commissioners. We are also able to work with you to deliver bespoke sessions for your district or division, to address any specific needs. Please use this form (https://forms.gle/awUGPYv9FQeVo3K56)to request bespoke sessions.

We are always keen to have new volunteers taking on county-level roles and will provide any support and training that you need to succeed. Please talk to your team lead or the learning and development lead if there are any parts of your role that you would like support with. If we don't know the answer then we'll find someone who does!