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Girls' Brigade provides two types of leadership training for people desiring to work within a company.



Auxiliary training

This is for people who would like to help in a company.

The Church appoints them and following CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks need to

  1. Be aware of safe practice and their duty of care

  2. Have a basic understanding of Girls' Brigade

  3. Have basic skills that will enable them to serve practically

  4. Understand the responsibilities of working as part of a team.

In order for auxiliaries to work effectively Girls' Brigade has deveolped some training which comprises the following modules.



Pastoral Care Module:
Child Protection unit
Relationships Module:
Working with others unit
Brigade Knowledge Module
One unit of own choice
Practical Skills Module:

 

Auxilary training can be undertaken either over a period of three weekl sessions or in conjunction with the Officer training weekend.

 

 

Officer Training

 

The second type of training is for people who want to take responsibility as a Commissioned leader in Girls' Brigade.

They also are appointed formally by the Church, and following CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks they will need to

  1. Show an understanding of the responsibilities of Christian leadership

  2. Have an understanding of how children or young people develop

  3. Be aware of their pastoral responsibilities including those relating to child protection

  4. Develop practical skills relevant to their role

In order for leaders to work effectively Girls' Brigade has developed some training, which comprises of the following modules;

Developing Christian Leadership Module
Helping young people develop faith
Understanding Children OR Understanding Young People
Developing relationships Module
Pastoral Care Module
Brigade Knowledge Module
Practical Skills Module
Planning a programme unit
Leading Worship unit

This training is flexible to incorporate the skills, which people may already have acquired.

Our Leadership training this year is being held at Tonbridge Baptist Church over the 24/25th November weekend

If you are interested in developing your skills in Girls' Brigade, please speak with your Captain and contact me on 01233-635790