Become specialist volunteer for innovation and reach

We’re looking for a creative and open minded volunteer with a deep knowledge of guiding to be part of guiding reach and innovation.

You’ll help us collect ideas from within and beyond Girlguiding, use them to create pilot project concepts, and then deliver and develop the projects. The aim is to build proven models we can scale up across the UK.

As specialist volunteer for innovation and reach, you’ll help us engage with girls and volunteers to share ideas and shape projects, and advise on the development of schools’ enrichment offers. You’ll also play a key role in networking with like-minded organisations, identifying and addressing challenges to innovation, and making recommendations for scaling-up successful projects.

What's the role?

You’ll be working closely with the lead volunteer for retention and growth and keeping them up to date on plans, progress, risks and issues. You’ll also work with the specialist volunteer for recruitment, collaborating on support for young members and communications:

• Help us engage with volunteers who have experience and knowledge of school
  leadership, alternative education provision and enrichment.
• Provide a volunteer perspective on the process and projects in the innovation
  and reach pipeline.
• Provide insight into school enrichment and engagement with education settings.
• Be a key point of contact for senior volunteers involved with innovation and reach
  projects.

Check the role description for more on the responsibilities of this specialist volunteer role.

Who can apply?

This role is open to any adult volunteer with a passion for innovation! But there are certain skills and experiences which will make you a great fit. Check the role description for more details.

How long does the role last?

The role is for 15 months initially, with the possibility to extend for another 18 months.

How do I apply?

Fill out the application form and email it to [email protected] by 9am on Thursday 19 September 2024.