Interested in volunteering with Girlguiding IW? There are a myriad of ways you can get involved!
Volunteering opportunities can fit around your skills, commitments and interests. You don’t need to have been involved in Girlguiding before to make a big difference and find a role that’s perfect for you.
Volunteering with Girlguiding Units (Rainbows ages 5-7/Brownies ages 7-10/Guides ages 10-14/Rangers ages 14-18)
Whether leading a unit, or helping more casually, you’ll run activities, games, projects and events that give girls the opportunity to discover their potential and the World around them.
If you’d like to lead a Guiding Unit, you’ll be supported to complete a Leadership Qualification, with training on everything from planning your programme to child safety.
Roles include: Unit Leader, Assistant Leader, Unit Helper
These roles are perfect for you if you:
- want to join or start a unit
- can support girls on a weekly basis – giving you the opportunity to see them grow and develop.
- are happy to get stuck in – you’ll be helping girls with a range of exciting activities including outdoor events and craftwork.
- seek a highly rewarding role where you’ll develop great relationships with your team and the girls in your unit.
Taking on a supporting role
If you are not able to volunteer on a regular basis, you can still make an impact in a supporting role. No commitment is too small – every role is vital to running the charity.
Roles include: Section Secretary, Treasurer, Occasional Helper.
These roles are perfect for you if you are:
- not able to give time every week or only able to help out casually
- keen to share a specialist skill
For more information or to arrange an informal meeting use the contact page at www.girlguidingisleofwight.co.uk.
