Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)

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Date Posted June 30, 2022
Expiry Date of Posting Ongoing
Organization Name Girl Guides of Canada
Contact Name Jessica Giesbrecht
Mailing Address 50 Merton St
City Toronto
Postal Code M4S 1A3
Phone Number 877-564-6188
Fax Number
Email Address membergrowth@girlguides.ca
Web Site www.girlguides.ca
Position Title Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)
Job Description

Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities.

As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more. You can choose to work with girls in one of five branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Brownies (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14) or Rangers (age 15-17).

Volunteers will receive access to a digital program platform stocked with age-appropriate activities and meeting tools, as well as training on how to deliver activities in ways that will empower and encourage girls.

Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.

What You’ll Do as A Group Leader:
– Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for girls!
– Plan regular unit meetings in person, outdoors and online, during which you’ll facilitate girl-driven programming that is fun and engaging.
– Organize in-person or virtual opportunities beyond unit meetings, including community service activities and camps.
– Support shared leadership and decision-making with girls and other volunteers.
– Promote Girl Guides to girls and women locally.
– Provide ongoing communication to girls and parents/guardians about unit activities.
– Assist with unit administration tasks, such as maintaining girls’ program records and health forms, managing safety protocols, and ordering badges.
– Assist with maintaining unit finances as required by your province.
– Support the semi-annual sales of Girl Guide Cookies.

Skills Required - A welcoming, imaginative and enthusiastic attitude. - Openness, flexibility and a willingness to try new things. - An appreciation of diversity and inclusivity. - An embrace of the girl-driven approach to Girl Guides. - The ability to understand, encourage and respect girls’ ideas and thoughts. - Resourcefulness, dependability and creativity. - A willingness to show your unique talents and skills. - All volunteers must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory. - Pass a Police Record Check facilitated by Girl Guides of Canada. - Complete organizational training components on safety, the role and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process.
Benefits to Volunteer Imagine a place where you can spark extraordinary moments for girls in your community. As a Girl Guide volunteer, you’ll inspire girls and be their mentor as they explore new challenges, develop ready-for-anything skills and empower each other along the way. Picture all of the fun, adventure and confidence-building moments – that’s what you’ll help create for girls, and for yourself, too. Girl Guide volunteers build friendships with other adult members and create fulfilling bonds that last a lifetime.
Days/Times Weekdays
Evenings
Weekends
Flexible
Suitable For Adults (18 and over)
Work With Children
Youths (ages 8-12)
Teens (ages 13-17)
Position Duration Ongoing (more than 3 months)
Specific Dates
Application Deadline Ongoing
Application Procedure Email

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