Programs

R.E.A.C.H. TEAM

	The GSCNC REACH Team (Regional Event & Activity Coordinator & Host) helps girls reach for their dreams and goals with courage, confidence and character by bringing council-sponsored and enrichment programs to local areas. The levels of participation on the REACH Team are summarized below. Additional information will be set upon receipt of REACH Team Application. (PDF)
	Apprentice	Experienced Level I	Experienced Level II	Master
Role	Work with REACH Mentor to deliver programs to girls	Deliver programs in your local area	Deliver programs in local area and serve as REACH Mentor	Deliver programs in local area; serve as REACH Mentor; and serve in council level program position
Qualifications	Registered adult who has completed 101 or 100A & B training or 11th or 12th grade girl who has completed LIT REACH Application REACH training	Registered adult Successful completion of apprenticeship and Evaluation Roundtable	Registered adult Successful completion of Experienced Level I and Evaluation Roundtable	Registered adult Successful completion of at least two years as Experienced Level II REACH Master Application and recommendation
Responsibilities	Work with Mentors Provide at least 3 different events, at least 1 being GSCNC core program event Serve a total of at least 100 girls with one event serving at least 50 girls Work with at least 2 mentors Maintain REACH Apprentice Log for each program	Provide at least 3 different events with at least 1 being GSCNC core program event Serve a total of at least 100 girls Serve as Host for GSCNC events as needed and available Attend at least 1 local REACH Roundtable every 6 months Attend at least 1 GSCNC REACH enrichment workshop	All responsibilities as listed for Experienced Level I PLUS Serve a total of 150 girls Serve as REACH Mentor Work with APM to meet local program needs	All responsibilities as listed for Experienced Level II PLUS Serve as Association Program Manager, on Program Panel or chair council program: Work with Field Director and Program Specialist to identify local program needs Facilitate at least 1 local REACH Roundtable every 6 mos. & at least 1 GSCNC REACH enrichment or training workshop each year Supervise local REACH Team (APM)
Appointment & Accountability	Area Program Manager or Program Specialist	Area Program Manager or Program Specialist	Area Program Manager or Program Specialist	Program Specialist or Program Manager
Recognition	REACH pin with Apprentice bar	REACH Experienced Level I bar	REACH Experienced Level II bar	Master bar
Position Term	Up to 18 months	Up to 1 year - renewable appointment	Appointed for 3 years - renewable appointment	Appointed for 3 years - renewable appointment
Optional Enrichment Training	Program levels as needed	Program levels as needed; Program Aide, Gold Award to offer these specialty workshops	Program levels as needed; Program Aide; Gold Award to offer these specialty workshops
Process for advancement	Attend REACH Evaluation Roundtable	Attend REACH Evaluation Roundtable	Review of skills and interest with Program Specialist
REACH training will be offered 2-3 times each year as interest and trainer availability dictates. Training will be a one-day (approximately 4 hours) training. The next training is scheduled for Saturday, August 23 at Camp Winona. Register GSCNC Core programs are those based on current GSCNC goals and grant funding requirements. Current programs include Zink the Zebra, Capital Currency, Traveling Wizards (science), and Smart Living as well as Gold Award, Program Aide and similar workshops. Training for these programs will be included in the basic REACH training and/or in enrichment workshops or as training modules. Enrichment programs are other programs of interest in the local area and might include programs such as Brownie Try-It Days, Cadette/Senior lock-ins, etc. Specific responsibilities involved in delivery of GSCNC programs will be explored in detail at REACH training but generally will include: Determining date and time for program Identifying and securing the program site Submitting Program Proposal Form to assigned GSCNC staff Working within approved program budget Securing additional facilitators/program aides as needed Securing supplies for program (from GSCNC or as agreed to for specific event) Facilitating and/or coordinating program, including set up, check in, activities, clean up, etc. Completing evaluations and reports Hosting a GSCNC staff-planned event may include Site set up Point person for facility, presenters, volunteers and girls Check-in Distribution and collection of evaluations Site clean up/lock up as necessary Submission of event report GSCNC staff support for programs will generally include: Review and approval as appropriate of program proposals Advertisement of event Registration for event Advertising event to REACH Team for Apprenticeship opportunities and support help Providing supplies and/or reimbursement as appropriate and approved for programs Providing registration check-in lists, evaluation forms, and other administrative items as needed General program support For additional information about the REACH Team, contact Jessica Russell, Program Events Specialist, at 202-237-1670 ext. 271 or jrussell@gscnc.org .