Behaviour of volunteers

Volunteers must follow Girlguiding policies and guidance, including for conduct and behaviour

It is essential that all volunteers observe Girlguiding policies and the guidance that supports them

This is to make sure we give girls and young women the best experience of guiding. The behaviour of all volunteers in Girlguiding must follow:

The additional guidance collected here supports those policies and you are expected to use them together.

Safeguarding and risk

What we all must do and what we must know to keep our members safe - including our Code of Conduct

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Everything you need to know about data protection.

An overview of our subscriptions process

Our members pay subscriptions to collectively cover the costs of local and UK-wide guiding

Resources for property managers

Health and safety information for anyone who manages property for Girlguiding

Recruitment and vetting procedures

Follow our procedure to make sure you carry out all the necessary checks on potential volunteers

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Why equality, diversity and inclusion are important in Girlguiding - and how you can promote them in local guiding

Risk management for activities and events

How to plan activities and events so that they're both safe and fun

Uniform and clothing

Our uniform is an important way to show that we're one united group that all girls can join

Events and going away

Take your girls on exciting trips away - find all you need to start planning, stay safe and have fun