The Trainer’s Pin recognizes adults who are currently appointed trainers who actively participate in the delivery of council training programs.  It has three levels:  apprentice, experienced, and master trainer.  Senior Girl Scouts may be candidates for the apprentice level.

Basic Criteria

1. The candidate is an active, registered Girl Scout.
2. The individual completes a basic leadership course or its equivalent, or a LIT course if a Senior Girl Scout.
3. The candidate completes the council’s basic train-the-trainer course or demonstrates competence in planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating training.
4. The candidate submits and application for a volunteer trainer position at any level.
5. She or he meets the criteria for apprentice, experienced, or master trainer.

Criteria for Apprentice Trainer

1. The candidate meets all basic criteria.
2. After appointment, the individual conducts a number of courses specified by the council, at least half of which are conducted in partnership with an experienced or master trainer.

Criteria for Experienced Trainer

1. The candidate meets all of the basic requirements.
2. The person has completed a term of appointment as an apprentice trainer.
3. She or he has taken at least one additional training course in a specialized skill area or trainer competency area.
4. After appointment as an experienced trainer, the individual conducts an agreed upon number of courses alone or as part of a team.  Or, the individual may serve on a training committee, task group, or training operational unit.

Criteria for Master Trainer

1. The candidate meets all of the basic criteria.
2. The candidate has successfully completed a term of appointment as an experienced trainer.
3. The person has taken additional training in a specialized skill areas or trainer competency area.
4. She or he has served on a training committee or a task group designing training curriculum.
5. After appointment as a master trainer, the individual conducts an agreed upon number of courses.
6. The candidate takes a leadership role in the council training functions.  Such roles could include, but are not limited to, assisting in train-the-trainer courses under the direction of GSUSA certified instructor-of-trainers; coordinating training events with the training director or manager of the training function; or acting as mentor to apprentice trainers.

Approval

The Community Membership Coordinator oversee implementation of the program for earning the Trainer’s Pin.

Form of Recognition

The Girl Scout Trainer’s Pin depicts an owl on a green background.  A green tab represents the apprentice level; a white tab, the experienced level; and a blue tab, the master level.  Candidates receive the pin and appropriate tab upon their appointment and replace the tabs when they move on to the next level.

Our Mission Statement:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.