Amplify
Amplify makes sure that girls’ voices are heard and consulted at the highest levels of our organisation
We put girls’ voices at the heart of everything we do.
It all started in 2022 when we recruited 30 girls aged 12-18 to form our youth steering group called Amplify. Their job is to feedback on the work that we're doing, and make sure that girls’ voices are heard and consulted at the highest levels of Girlguiding. Since then, each year, a nationwide cohort of members join our panel and use their unique lived experience to shape our organisation and represent members from all over the UK.
Applications to join are closed for now, but keep an eye on our opportunities page for more fun ways to get involved!
Meet the members of Amplify

Niamh, 18, Ulster Amplify Co-Chair
'I care a lot about all girls being provided with the opportunities to have adventures, learn new skills, and care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.'

Fatimah, 19, South West Amplify Co-Chair
'I care about giving girls a voice and promoting issues that are important to them. I am really passionate about diversity and inclusivity, as well as ensuring every girl and young woman has the education and resources to aim high and reach their full potential.'

Adrianna, 15, LaSER
'As a ranger I would like to make Girlguiding more well known. It has always been a safe and enjoyable space for me, and I want it to be that for as many girls as possible. It has given me opportunities and experiences I will never forget and I want others to be able to experience these as well. Making friends and memories I will have for a lifetime. I want others to know what Girlguiding truly offers and what they can get out of it.'

Amy C, 16, Anglia
'I'm a young leader for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from a small village in Cambridgeshire East. I am passionate about helping our girls make new friends, go on fun adventures, learn new skills and feel like a part of our Girlguiding family! I love going camping, sewing badges onto my camp blanket and getting crafty!'

Bess, 15, LaSER
'I joined Amplify because I believe we can change and empower Girlguiding for the better and I want to use my voice to help with that. I care about women's empowerment and fighting against unfair stereotypes and expectations in our society. I am also passionate about fighting against climate change and having equal opportunities for all girls and women across the country. I love theatre, reading, ice cream, journalism, progressive Christianity, Girlguiding and Taylor Swift!'

Brooke, 16, Ulster
'I am passionate about ensuring everyone is given equal opportunies as well as encouraging girls to speak out and make a difference. I love sports especially football and girlguiding.'

Carys, 14, Cymru
'While being involved in Amplify, I would like to make sure that guiding of all forms remains a safe space for all young people and volunteers. Ensuring it continues be a welcoming and diverse community where people can express themselves, learn, grow and enjoy together.'

Chloé, 15, North East
'I am a young leader with Rainbows and I’m very passionate about giving girls a voice at all ages and making sure everyone is treated equally. I’d love to get as many girls involved in guiding as possible and I really love being a part of Amplify - it’s the best guiding experience I’ve ever had! I’m very keen to dissolve stereotypes in all areas, guiding and otherwise!'

Eleanor, 16, Midlands
'I care a lot about equal rights and mental health. I want to use Amplify to spread awareness of girl voice and make Girlguiding better for everyone.'

Emily, 17, Midlands
'I’m really passionate about promoting youth voice, especially in Girlguiding- as well as being on Amplify, I represent the midlands region on the Girlguiding council. I also love campfire songs and s’mores!'

Francesca, 13, LaSER
'I am passionate about crafting and anything fiddly; I spend as much time on this as I can! My family and I travel extensively and I dream of seeing every corner of the world. I think that every girl should have the opportunity to be included in anything that they want to do; no matter their colour, religion, age, appearance, gender. '

Gam, 16, Anglia
'I’m a young leader and ranger from Essex and since I joined in Brownies, guiding has become a really important part of my life. As part of amplify, I want people to have access to the same opportunities that I’ve had because of guiding and make sure that guiding is accessible to everyone.'

Hannah, 17, Scotland
'As a queer and neurodivergent Ranger, inclusivity within the organisation is incredibly important to me. I want to make guiding as accessible as possible for both its current and future members! Outside of Amplify, I’m passionate about theatre and the arts. I love exploring new mediums and different artistic movements!'

Katy, 16, North West
'I'm a Ranger and young leader (Brownies and Guides) in the North West Region. I am passionate about all members in this organisation having the opportunity to feel safe, comfortable and empowered within their unit and the wider organisation, as well as members having every opportunity and skill possible to take part in adventures, speak out for what they believe in and pursue the things important to them. I care strongly about the framework and actvities of Girlguiding meeting and advocating for the diversity and needs of its members. '

Kiishi, 13, Cymru
'I love being part of the Girlguiding community and contrubuting to the activites and sessions. I really care about having people's voice's heared espacially girls, for example the Suffragettes or Katherine Johnson.'

Lily, 16, Cymru
'I’m a Ranger and a young leader for Guides. Being part of Girlguiding has helped me grow in confidence, meet amazing people and have new experiences. Therefore, through Amplify I’m passionate about ensuring every girl feels seen, heard and empowered- not just to get the most out of their time in guiding but to feel confident and capable in all aspects of life. I love music, camping and of course… badges!'

Lilly, 14, North East
'I care about creating inclusive and safe spaces for girls. I’m passionate about mental health and neurodiversity awareness. I believe that all girls should be given equal opportunities and to be able to become the best versions of themselves, I also believe that all girls and volunteers should be given a voice and it should always be taken into consideration.'

Lily, 15, North West
'I care about every Girlguiding member being offered equal opportunities, no matter their location in the country, as well as empowering girls to speak out against issues they are passionate about. Also, I care about helping to conserve our natural environment for future generations to enjoy as I have.'

Lily, 17, Cymru
'I'm passionate about young people having a say in important decisions, so thats why I love being in Amplify - because it means I get to take part in making sure that girls' voices get heard.'

Lily, 14, North East
'I have been a part of Girlguiding since I was old enough to join Rainbows and am very proud to be a member. I always look forward to my weekly meetings and trips with Girlguiding and want to be as involved as I can. As a member of Amplify, I look forward to listening to girls to help with the future of Girlguiding as the world changes to ensure that everyone has the right to opportunity and feels able and welcome to get involved.'

Lucy, 17, South West
'I’m a Young Leader with Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, and a Peer Educator. I'm passionate about empowering girls and enabling them not only to discover and develop their own voice but also to recognise and celebrate the qualities in others too. I believe diversity and inclusion are worth celebrating. Outside of Amplify, I enjoy camping, music, and shining a light on trailblazing women throughout history. I'm also currently working towards my Queens Guide Award.'

Nisha, 17, LaSER
'I believe that all girls should have access to Girlguiding, no matter their age or experience. I am a passionate young leader for Brownies, and I’ve been in Girlguiding since 2012. Campfires, songs and badges are my biggest motivation!'

Rachael, 15, Scotland
'I started Girlguiding as a Rainbow, and now 10 years later helping out with my own unit is a real full circle moment for me. I care a lot about those involved in Girlguiding to feel included and in a safe, supportive environment.'

Rosa, 15, Scotland
'Guiding was very important to me when I was getting care in hospital. Because of that, I want to make guiding inclusive for all girls, in particular ones who maybe can't make regular unit meetings because of health or disability reasons.'

Saph, 15, North East
'I have been a part of Girlguiding for just over 10 years now. I joined Amplify to make sure girls voices are heard and that the right decisions are made within Girlguiding. I am currently a Ranger and I help out at my old Brownie unit.'

Sofia, 17, South West
'I am a young leader (with Rainbows and Brownies) and a peer educator in the South West. It is vital to me, particularly as an autistic individual, that neurodivergent young members and volunteers feel supported, valued and welcome in their units and wider guiding.'

Sofiah, 16, North West
'I am a Ranger, young leader for Brownies, and a peer educator. I care about everyone being included and having equal opportunities. I also care about all girls having a voice and the chance to try new things. I love skiing, music, and dancing.'

Sophie, 14, South West
'As a Young Leader, I am really passionate about the younger voices being heard and that they get a stand in what is happening in the world that they are living in - especially as they are the minds of the future.'

Sophie, 15, Ulster
'I am a young leader and care about making sure everyone feels included in activities when I help at my local Brownie pack. I love camping in hammocks and my hobbies are badminton and netball.'

Stevie, 16, Midlands
'Guiding has always been a safe place for myself, from joining Rainbows to attending Rangers now, so I hope to be able to help improve guiding and get young voices heard, so that it can be a safe and enjoyable place for all participants.'

Willemina, 13, LaSER
'I am passionate about getting girls voices heard in the whole of girlguiding no matter if you have a disability every should be heard and that's why I wanted to join amplify to get our voices heard.'



