Girlguiding Unit Helper
At the heart of Guiding are unit meetings that our girls come along to regularly.
Volunteering at unit meetings means getting stuck in, meeting new people and running activities that help our girls know that they can do anything. If you are aged 18+ why not come and join us?
You’ll be volunteering directly with girls aged5 - 7 years old.
You’ll work alongside other volunteers to give girls fun, friendship, challenge and adventure.
There’s no responsibility for planning in their role but you’ll be the extra pair of hands needed to make unit meetings happen.
The Rainbow unit helper will support the other adult volunteers to run the weekly meetings as well as trips which take place both during and outside of meeting hours. Rainbows is for girls aged 5-7 and you would be helping to deliver a variety of activities during the meeting time. Activities include: crafts, games, cooking, nature walks and supporting visitors to deliver activities.
Main responsibilities
To attend weekly meetings regularly
To support other adult volunteers to set up and run activities
To attend some hall meetings where possible
Working with and supporting children to take part in a wide variety of activities. No previous experience is required
Skills required for this opportunity:
Excellent communication & listening skills
Patience
The ability to work as part of a team
Time commitment: Meetings are one hour on a Wednesday evening during term time. If the volunteer is able there is the possibility that they could take on an additional 1-2 hours a week of administration once they have settled in. There will also be occasional trips on weekends around 1-2 every 4 months.
Expenses reimbursed: Unfortunately out of pocket expenses are not reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.