Your time, our support, their benefit
We are recruiting and would be pleased to hear from you. Put your your existing talents to good use, learn new skills and make new friends!
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, age groups and abilities. Guiding is flexible and can be arranged to fit around a busy lifestyle. So whether it's an hour or two every few months or a regular weekly commitment, there are lots of ways you can help Girlguiding South West England put girls in the lead.
Unit Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Every Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section unit has at least one Leader who has completed the Girlguiding UK Leadership Qualification. Leaders have overall responsibility for the unit, although sometimes this is shared between a team. Leaders plan activities; organise outings and camps; teach crafts; and ensure that finances and paperwork are kept up to date.
Unit Leaders are female, aged 18-65. If you decide to become a Leader, you will be assigned a Mentor to help you complete your qualification, and an experienced local support network is there to help.
Young Leaders are Senior Section members, aged from 14-18. They are supported by the unit they work with, a Young Leader link and by other members of the Senior Section. Young Leaders can work towards the Young Leader Qualification or Adult Leader Qualification.
Unit Helpers and occasional helpers
For those who don't wish to commit to becoming a Leader but do want to work in the unit with girls and young women, the role of a Unit Helper is perfect. Helpers are vital to Guiding, not least because Girlguiding UK has a recommended adult-to-child ratio.
Unit Helpers can be either male or female, aged 18-65. Occasional helpers can be any age. They can wear section uniform if they choose. How often helpers work with units varies and is up to individuals; they may be part of a helpers' rota.
Other volunteer opportunities
For more details on other types of roles open to you as a volunteer in our organisation, take a look at the What is your perfect role? leaflet.
Contact Lucy at the Region office for more information or to let us know where you are based and what you are interested in and we’ll get the ball rolling!
Telephone: 01722 329306
Esther, Project Co-ordinator email: blog@girlguiding-southwestengland.org.uk
Girlguiding South West England
St Ann’s Manor, 6-8 St Anns Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2DN
Office email: swehq@girlguiding-southwestengland.org.uk
Current recruitment projects
For opportunities beyond our Region, register your interest here.
