Information for Brigaders & Warrant Officers

If you wish to become an Auxiliary Helper, you should tell the Captain of your Company , who will then arrange for you to complete an RM1 Form, which will lead to you providing the names of two referees and an interview with the Chaplain of your Company. Following successful completion of this the Church will arrange for you to have an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check. When a satisfactory disclosure result has been received by your Church, the Captain and Chaplain will complete and date the RM1 Form which will then be returned to GB HQ with a Name Badge Application Form. (For Church of Scotland Companies, this is all you're required to submit. For all other denominations a letter of verification in respect of the disclosure check, needs to be submitted.)

You cannot become an Auxiliary Helper until you are 18 years old, however you can set all the paperwork in motion before your 18th Birthday and continue to give Company Service as a Brigader or Warrant Officer up until your 18th Birthday. If you are 18 or over, you are considered an adult and you cannot work with girls, even in a supervised capacity, until an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check result has been received by the Church. Once the disclosure check is cleared you must apply for a name badge, (as above) from GB Supplies showing your name, Company and rank - AUXILIARY HELPER and this should be worn at all times when working with the girls.

... See the FAQs below for more information.

Information for people outwith the Organisation

The process is similar to that described above. If you wish to become an Auxiliary Helper, you should apply to the Captain of the Company you wish to join who will then arrange for you to complete an RM1 Form, which will lead to you providing the names of two referees and an interview with the Chaplain of the Company. Following successful completion of this the Church will arrange for you to have an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check before you can work with girls. When a satisfactory disclosure result has been received by your Church, the Captain and Chaplain will complete and date the RM1 Form which will then be returned to GB HQ with a Name Badge Application Form. (For Church of Scotland companies, this is all you're required to submit. For all other denominations a letter of verification in respect of the disclosure check, needs to be submitted.)

You cannot become an Auxiliary Helper until you are 18 years old. You cannot work with girls, even in a supervised capacity, until an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check result has been received by the Church. Once the disclosure check is cleared you must apply for a name badge, (as above) from GB Supplies showing your name, Company and rank - AUXILIARY HELPER and this should be worn at all times when working with the girls.

... See the FAQs below for more information.

• AUXILIARY HELPER
• An Auxiliary Helper will receive Child Protection Training through the Church their Company belongs to. They will also receive, through GB Scotland, a short training module about the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it relates to the policy and procedures of GB Scotland.
• They can be very involved at a Company level but the opportunities to be involved in GB at a Divisional, National or International level are much more restricted than they would be for a Commissioned Officer.

• OFFICER
• An Officer receives formal training from the Girls' Brigade, (as well as the Church Child Protection Training), before being Commissioned by the Church as an Officer in the Girls' Brigade.
• At her commissioning service she states publically her Christian belief, her intent to uphold the aims and principles of The Girls' Brigade and through reliance on God to look after and guide the girls in her care.
• Officers undertake to continue with training throughout their service. Their service is recognised by GB, and the Church that appoints them, and they are eligible to receive long service awards.
• Officers are eligible, sometimes with further training or service, to apply for any roles within GB from Company Captain to Divisional, National or International roles and can also apply to represent GB at Company, Divisional ,National or International levels at events or meetings, e.g. ICGB (The International Conference of Girls' Brigade)

• RM1 Form (supplied by GB HQ): to register you as an Auxiliary helper, and the Company you are attached to, with GB Scotland.
• Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check Form: to be processed through the Church, the Company you are joining is attached to (all Churches have a Child Protection Co-ordinator, or their equivalent, who will provide & submit the form for you, and offer any help or advice on the process). This must be completed and a satisfactory check received by the Church before the RM1 form and Name Badge Form can be completed and submitted.
• Name Badge Form (supplied by GB HQ): to apply for the identity badge that must be worn at all times when working with the girls.
  (click on the link for Captains above if you require more details)

Do I need to provide references to become an Auxiliary Helper? Yes, at the very start of the process you will be asked to supply the names and contact details of two individuals who can testify to your character. (These should be independent individuals, e.g. teacher, doctor, employer or minister, not friends or relations.)

I've filled out the Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check Form, can I work with the girls now? - No, you cannot work with the girls, even in a supervised capacity, until notification that a satisfactory check has been received, by the Church.

Do I need to attend training before becoming an Auxiliary Helper? Yes, you will receive Child Protection Training through the Church your Company belongs to. You will also receive, through GB Scotland, a short training module about the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it relates to the policy and procedures of GB Scotland.

Do I, or my Company need to pay a membership fee to GB HQ on my behalf? - Yes. The annual Membership fee paid to GB HQ ensures that you are covered by public liability insurance. It is a set fee for all members of Girls' Brigade Scotland and it is between you and your Company whether you pay it or they pay it for you, but it must be paid.

Do I wear a uniform? - Yes, a white GB poloshirt & navy GB sweatshirt, navy skirt for formal occasions, and navy joggers or trousers for activities. Your Name Badge should be worn at all times when working with the girls.

Can I attend Divisional / National GB meetings? - You can attend some, i.e. Divisional or National AGMs, any other meetings would be at the discretion of the Division Executive or National Group running them.

Can I take up Divisional / National posts? - Some, i.e. Secretary, Treasurer or President. However these are some of the few posts open to non GB Officers.

Can I take part in Divisional / National events and trainings? - Yes you will be made most welcome at trainings, fun days, competitions, etc.

Can I do camp / camp co-ordinator / canvas camp training? - No these trainings are only open to Commissioned Officers.