Register as an Adult Girl Scout
	Complete a GSCNC volunteer application (this is not the same as the Camp Crossroads application)
	Provide references
	At a minimum complete an on-line course called Introduction to Girl Scouting 101.

Assigning volunteers to positions at Camp Crossroads is part science and part art!  Our goal is to have a smoothly functioning camp with happy campers and happy volunteers.  The Camp Crossroads Adult Staff Application gathers a great deal of information that we use to establish leadership teams.  Positions are determined using several criteria, such as:
 

	Previous Camp Crossroads experience
	Adult Girl Scout experience and training
	Volunteer's ability and willingness to attend Camp Crossroads' training and planning sessions
	Volunteer's desires, flexibility and ability to work with large groups of children
	Needs of the camp

Here is a brief description of the adult staff positions.  At this time we have not decided which centers will be offered at Camp Crossroads, so we've described them all.  For further details on the GSCNC training courses identified below see our GSCNC training page.
 

	Sumbawanga Sunrays Unit Leaders work with units of 22 girls who have just completed Kindergarten and 1st grade. The ideal candidate has at least one year experience as a Girl Scout Daisy Leader, has GSCNC adult-in-charge certification and completed Daisy Program Level training.
	Ballycastle Bats Unit Leaders work with units of 26 girls who have just completed 2nd and 3rd grade. The ideal candidate has at least one year experience as a Girl Scout Brownie Leader, has GSCNC adult-in-charge certification and completed Brownie Program Level training.
	Appleyby Arrows Unit Leaders work with units of 28 girls who have just completed 4th and 5th grade. The ideal candidate has at least one year experience as a Girl Scout Junior Leader, has GSCNC adult-in-charge certification, campout certification and completed Junior Program Level training.  The Appleyby Arrows have a "late night" cookout on Friday.  The volunteer must be available until 9:00pm on Friday.
	Montrose Magpies Unit Leaders work with units of 28 girls who have just completed 4th and 5th grade. The ideal candidate has at least one year experience as a Girl Scout Junior Leader, has GSCNC adult-in-charge certification, campout certification and completed Junior Program Level training.  The Montrose Magpies have an overnight on Friday.  The volunteer must be available all night until 11:00am on Saturday.
	Caerphilly Catapults Unit Leaders work with a unit of 28 girls who have just completed 6th, 7th and 8th grades.  The ideal candidate has at least one year experience as a Girl Scout Cadette Advisor, has GSCNC adult-in-charge certification, campout certification and completed Working with Teen Girls training.   The Caerphilly Catapult Unit has two (Wednesday & Friday)  overnights.  The volunteers must be available all night for these overnights.
	Teen Staff-in-Training (formerly AIT) Unit Leaders work with a unit of 12-16 girls who have just completed 7th, 8th or 9th grade. The ideal candidate has at least one year experience as a Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout Advisor, has their adult-in-charge certification and is comfortable working with teen-agers.  The unit leader must be comfortable working in a “teaching” mode as the unit begins with a classroom style learning environment for girls. During the regular camp day the unit leaders will be responsible for follow up with the teen staff-in-training girls (who will be working with units and centers) and providing them feedback on their performance. The unit leaders will also be used as “floaters” during the regular camp week.  The classroom portion of the  training takes place on the Saturday before camp begins.  The volunteers must be available for the teen staff-in-training training day and it is helpful if the volunteers are available for the teen overnight.
	Pixie Unit Leaders work with a unit of pre-school boys and girls belonging to the onsite camp staff. These children are potty trained and may range in age from 3 to 6. The ideal candidate has day care experience and the patience of a saint.
	Boys Unit Leaders work with a unit of boys belonging to the onsite camp staff. The boys may range in age from 7 to 12. The ideal candidate has some experience with the Cub Scout or Boy Scout program and enjoys dirt in all its forms. Each year we'll have 4-5 centers.  The centers will vary depending on the interests, skills and training of the adult staff.   The camp directors will select 4-5 centers from this list:
	Challenge Course Center Leaders  work with all the units (except Pixies) on cooperative games and other physically demanding activities on the low-ropes course.  The volunteers must have completed a GSCNC approved low-ropes certification course.   At least one of the center leaders must have their GSCNC adult-in-charge certification.
	Tie Dye Center Leaders work with all the units creating tie-dye t-shirts or pillow cases.  The ideal candidate doesn't mind having her hands stained lots of different colors for weeks after camp.  At least one of the center leaders must have their GSCNC adult-in-charge certification.
	Crafts Center Leaders work with all the units on craft projects. The ideal candidate has the ability to repeat instructions over and over again without going insane.  At least one of the center leaders must have their GSCNC adult-in-charge certification.
	Outdoor Cooking Center Leaders work with all the units on outdoor cooking. The ideal candidate doesn’t get excited when food is dropped on the ground and has completed Cookout and Campout training. It's also helpful if the candidate is knowledgeable with a wide variety of outdoor cooking i.e. vagabond stoves, Dutch ovens, box ovens, etc.
	Outdoor Skills Center Leaders work with all the units on outdoor activities. The ideal candidate has nerves of steel as she passes out  boxes of matches to teach fire safety techniques and has completed Cookout and Campout training.
	Songs & Games Center Leaders work with all the units leading the music program and teaching games.  The ideal candidate can sing all day without going hoarse and is familiar with Girl Scout songs (or at least willing to learn and teach them) and has a tremendous amount of energy and stamina! The use of a personally-owned guitar or small boom box is encouraged and appropriate for this center.  At least one of the center leaders must have their GSCNC adult-in-charge certification.
	Nature Center Leaders work with all the units teaching plant or wildlife activities. The ideal candidate knows what poison ivy looks like!  At least one of the center leaders must have their GSCNC adult-in-charge certification.
	Science Center Leaders work with all the units teaching “fun” science activities. The ideal candidate is familiar with the “Bridging the Gap” program.   At least one of the center leaders must have their GSCNC adult-in-charge certification.
	The Floater is a volunteer who works in camp headquarters helping with camp administrative chores and, if needed, fills in for a unit leader who is absent due to emergency or illness. The ideal candidate is extremely flexible and enjoys doing different things on a moments notice!
	The Camp First Aiders work in headquarters handling the minor injuries and illnesses that come with children! The ideal candidate is a fully qualified nurse, EMT or medical doctor. At a minimum First Aiders must to be currently certified in Adult and Child CPR and First Aid (Level II). Proof of certification is required.
	The Emergency Backup is a person on “standby” in case a volunteer cancels. The emergency backup attends the training sessions and pays a reduced fee for their daughter to attend Camp Crossroads. If another volunteer cancels, the emergency backup must come to camp and take their place at camp – in this case, the partial fee will be refunded. The emergency backup could be called at any time before or during camp and work one day or all 5 days. The ideal candidate is extremely flexible and is willing to jump in at the last minute and tackle any job!

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