New Unit Information Pack Information for those new to guiding © 2016 Girlguiding North West England © 2016 Girlguiding North West England 2 Contents Introduction 4 Using the Resource Library 5 The Guiding Manual 7 Using Go! to its full potential 8 Starting… Forms 9 Using the Online Print Centre 10 Branding Made Simple 12 The Programme 13 Example Planning 19 New Unit Planning 20 New Unit Packs 22 RECIPES for adapting games and activities 23 Using the Resource Library for planning 24 Recruitment Ideas 25 A Dictionary of guiding 26 Notes 27 © 2016 Girlguiding North West England 3 Introduction This documents’ purpose is to support new Leaders with the running of their unit. It is aimed towards Leaders with no previous knowledge of guiding; however the document collates the information so that is easily accessible. Information for this document has been taken directly the Girlguiding Website. This information has been requested by local Commissioners and will be updated in accordance to feedback received. Contact us at: Girlguiding North West England, Region Headquarters, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD Telephone 01772 791947 Email
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[email protected] © 2016 Girlguiding North West England 4 Using the Resource Library The resource library on the Girlguiding website (previously the Members’ Area on Go!) is a useful place to find out information about the day to day running of your unit.