Different ways of volunteering
Whether it's an hour or two every few months or a regular weekly
commitment, there are lots of ways to volunteer and help
Girlguiding UK 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 this is often shared between a team. Leaders and
Assistant Leaders work with the girls to plan activities and to
ensure that finances and Go! are kept up to date.
Unit Leaders are female, aged 18 to 65. Assistant Leaders
are female aged 18 and over. If you decide to become a Leader or
Assistant Leader, you will be assigned a Mentor to help you
complete your qualification, and an experienced local support
network of volunteers is there to help.
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 ideal. Helpers are vital to guiding, because
Girlguiding UK has a recommended adult-to-child
ratio.
Unit Helpers and Occasional Helpers can be either male or
female, aged 18 and over. They can wear member wear if they
choose. How often helpers work with units varies and is up to
individuals; you may be part of a helpers' rota.
Support roles
Thinking of joining guiding but not sure that you have the time
to commit regularly? There are plenty of important jobs that
can be done in your own time and from your own home. You
could:
- help with unit accounts or administration
- be the driver for an away day
- help out at a guiding shop or depot
- lend a hand with fundraising
- help out with DIY
- take part in a one-off session with your local unit, teaching
the girls skills such as pilates or gardening to help them acquire
a badge.
Commissioners
All guiding units are grouped into bigger groups, from Districts
up to Divisions, Counties and Countries/Regions. All of these
levels have Commissioners who work with a team to support adult
volunteers and organise guiding in their area.
12 Hour Challenge
Could you spare just 12 hours to do something for girls this
year? If so, you could take part in our 12 Hour
Challenge. Click here for more details
on the 12 Hour Challenge.
Further information
For more details on the types of roles open to you as a
volunteer, please download the What is your perfect
role? leaflet.
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