Celebrate volunteers you know

1-7 June is Volunteers' Week. We're recognising and thanking volunteers who help girls know they can do anything. 

Girlguiding is powered by volunteers. Every week, dedicated volunteers give their time to help girls play, learn, grow and have fun. They create activities, organise games and plan adventures that support your child to build friendships and have new experiences. 

Don't miss your chance to thank the amazing volunteers who show up week after week. Volunteers' Week is the perfect time to say thank you. And, we've got some fun and practical ideas to help you get started.

• Help your child write a thank-you card. A homemade card is extra special, but if you're strapped for time - we've got some guiding-inspired designs available to order from the Girlguiding shop. 
• Download our fun, free topper activity (PDF 34.5 KB). Girls can draw a picture of their Girlguiding volunteers and share why they enjoy guiding. It's something special to gift during Volunteers' Week. 
• Have time to go the extra mile? A sweet treat is always a winner. Could you and your child bake something special together to share with volunteers at a unit meeting during Volunteers' Week? Our favourite, easy recipes for every age are bound to delight anyone. Just check any allergies or dietary restrictions ahead of time! 

You can also spread the word about the fun your child is having in their unit and the incredible volunteers making it possible on social media. Help us grow guiding and encourage others to get involved by registering their child or volunteering! 

And don't forget to share your thank-you with us online. It's a simple way to share the love and spread your recognition further.

Join in The Big Do 

Between 5-8 June, people are gathering across the UK for The Big Do - a weekend of friendship, fun, food and action. It's a chance to meet, eat and help-out locally to celebrate your community. 

Girlguiding is an official partner of The Big Do - a special collaboration between The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out. It's all about getting involved in your community and celebrating connection with your neighbours. Plus, it's an amazing opportunity to shout about guiding and the amazing experiences girls are having. 

There are lots of things you can do over the weekend, whether that's joining a litter pick in the park, gathering with neighbours for a BBQ, or maybe lending a hand with your child's unit if they're planning a summer adventure.

Volunteer as a family

Need more inspiration? The Family Volunteering Club have great ideas for local activities you can do in your area that anyone in your household, young or old can get stuck into. 

Check out their Big High Five Challenge with 5 easy activities to complete: 

1. Litter pick adventure
2. Build a bug house
3. Kindness cards
4. Plant heroes 
5. Get baking

Once you've completed all 5 challenges, enter a draw to win an eco-tastic prize from the Eden Project, or £20 in book vouchers! 

If you or your family helped in your community during Volunteers' Week, check out our community helper badge and help spread the word about the value of spending time doing something for others. 

Lend a hand beyond Volunteers' Week 

There's plenty of ways to keep the momentum going after Volunteers' Week. Did you know you can volunteer with Girlguiding in a way that suits you? Check out our brand-new tool to find the right, local volunteering role for you, or speak to volunteers at your child's unit about ways you can help.