GBNI Associate Helper Uniform
An Associate is at least 18 years old, appointed and trained, if applicable, by the church. The role is flexible and could include leadership/supervision duties or it can be a participative role for young people who are not ready or interested in leadership but who wish to remain associated with their GB Company. In practice you may have an Associate who is helping with leadership or an Associate who is just a member. Both aspects of the role are to be regarded as 'regulated positions' and subject to background checks with AccessNI.
An Associate taking on leadership duties should be regarded as a non-commissioned leader working in the company on a regular basis. Associates are responsible to the Captain.
The option of being an Associate 'member' is restricted to young people who are already members of the company and wish stay on as members rather than leaders. There is no formal programme for this kind of participation but Associate members may choose to follow a programme from the Brigader resource or have something less formal. Associates may take part in activities such as choir and PE. Associates are eligible to receive attendance awards.
Ceremonial
Navy 2 piece skirt (knee-length).
White open-neck short sleeved blouse.
Regulation navy V neck sweatshirt with Brigade crest on left side
and company title underneath, in gold lettering on navy.
Associate Section badge worn on sweatshirt, below company title.
Plain black tights (up to 70 denier).
Plain black flat shoes.
Navy ribbon to tie back long hair.
Company Night
White open-neck short sleeved blouse
Regulation navy V neck sweatshirt with Brigade crest on left side and company title underneath, in gold lettering on navy.
Plain navy track bottoms or GB Joggers with GB crest.
Plain white trainers. |
To reflect the flexible nature of this role, Associates can either wear the uniform choices below or opt not to wear uniform if they feel that is appropriate. Associates should chat to their Captain about this matter.
Girls' Brigade Hoodies are available in a range of vibrant colours and may be worn by Associates as follows:
- Company nights - optional and at discretion of Captain
- Company outings - cinema, bowling, sponsored walks...
- To and from competitions and GB activities
- GB Camp
- DofE expeditions
- Any other informal occasion and outside of GB during any leisure time.
Please note not all GB companies wear GB hoodies. Please check with your Captain for more details. Hoodies are ordered by Captains for their company and there is a minimum order of 6 garments.
All items of uniform may be purchased from our online shop at www.gbnishop.co.uk.
All proceeds from our online shop directly support the development work of GBNI in areas such as Scripture course, Programme materials, PE, Training and Marketing.
Please note we operate a packing and distribution centre from GBHQ in Antrim but it is not a walk in retail shop. All orders must be placed online at www.gbnishop.co.uk.
Customers may only come to our premises in Antrim to collect goods that have already been ordered online if they selected collection as method of dispatch at the point of ordering. Customers are advised to check in their online account to make sure the goods are packed and ready for collection before coming to collect.
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