In the Senior Section, young women participate in a fun and flexible programme known as Look Wider. The programme is also linked to a variety of recognised qualifications or awards, both within and outside guiding. The opportunities and challenges which guiding offers can be followed by a group or by individual members and are designed to be particularly beneficial to girls getting ready to embark on a career.
What to know?
- The Look Wider Programme is based around eight programme areas known as Octants:
Creativity
Fit for Life
Community Action
Out-of-doors
International
Independent Living
Personal Values
Leadership - A young woman may belong to the Senior Section from her 14th to her 26th birthday. The Senior Section includes:
Ranger Guides, both members of Ranger Guide Units and Lone Ranger Guides
Young Leaders (including Lone Young Leaders)
Young Leaders, Advisers and Commissioners who choose to participate in the section programme
Junior Council members
Members of Student Scout and Guide Clubs
British Youth Council delegation members
Female LINK members
Girlguiding UK Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants. - The Senior Section Promise is the same as the Guides Promise, with the added responsibility 'To be of service to the community'.
- Members wear section wear appropriate to the group to which they belong, or wear clothing suitable for the activity in which they are participating
What do the Senior Section say?
"Because of guiding I’m a lot more confident meeting new people. And I’ve got a really diverse bunch of friends because of it too."
Megan, 20
"I’ve had amazing experiences no other organisation can offer. And we really do get to have our say in stuff that matters."
Lucy, 23
"Guiding lets girls think, learn and develop without having to put up with boys trying to be the centre of attention all the time!"
Philippa, 16
Already in Senior Section?
Thinking of Joining?
For more information about joining, please contact us:
Tel: 01722 329306 Email: swehq@girlguiding-southwestengland.org.uk
