Opportunities for parents
There are lots of simple ways you can support Girlguiding and help girls to have fun and reach their potential
You can make a difference
As a parent you have a unique insight into what girls need to grow and thrive - both now and in the future. And you have all sorts of skills to contribute - from your experiences as a parent, at work, or from any hobbies or interests you have.
Volunteer with us
There are so many ways you can get involved as a volunteer. Whether you want to help out once a week, once a year or by sharing a skill, you can have a huge impact.
- Help out on a parent rota - by offering a helping hand at a few meetings per year, you can support your daughter's leaders and experience the fun of guiding.
- Help with administration - you could get involved with anything from planning events and camps to managing finances and helping with fundraising.
- Share a specific skill - whatever you're great at - from football coaching to yoga teaching, graphic design to engineering - you could run sessions with local groups and help inspire girls to try something new.
- Become an occasional helper - you'll assist in running groups on an ad-hoc basis. You will be supported by other volunteers to assist in delivering activities, trips and adventures for girls.
- Become a leader - if you'd like to support a group more regularly there are lots of opportunities to get involved. Working alongside other volunteers, you'll be supported with learning and development opportunities and will make a huge difference in your local community.
To find out more, talk to your daughter's leader or register online.
One-off opportunities
Looking for different ways to show your support? As a parent, there are a whole range of opportunities for you to have fun, get involved and make a difference.
- Challenge yourself - whether you want to go on an international adventure or get fit, taking part in a charity challenge for Girlguiding is an exciting way to fundraise and support our work with girls and young women.
- Talk to your employer about Employer Supported Volunteering - many companies will have schemes in place to encourage volunteering locally.
- Have your own guiding adventure and visit one of our Activity Centres - our national centres offer family breaks full of excitement, adventure and the great outdoors - while supporting our charity!
Parents who are making guiding happen
Lynne-Marie
Parent to Trinity, 12, Guide
'I loved going on camp and seeing Trinity mixing with girls her own age, being outdoorsy and doing things off her own bat.'
Lisa
Leader
'As well as giving the girls amazing opportunities, I feel I’ve also personally benefited from volunteering. It’s really rewarding for me and I feel I’ve achieved something great.'
Anna
Parent and Treasurer
'I really enjoy being part of our guiding team as a parent volunteer and am proud to contribute in a small way to a fantastic Guide unit.'