Volunteer Assistant Guide Leader - Girlguiding Whickham

Guides take part in a wide range of exciting activities at their regular meetings, and at special events or holidays. You can enable girls to get involved in anything from adventure sports to performing arts, travel and taking part in community action projects.

You’ll volunteer alongside a friendly and committed team to:

• support girls to plan activities
• run weekly meetings with girls aged 10 to 14
• plan and coordinate trips and events
• carry out a range of basic administrative tasks

Guides is part of Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Guiding happens thanks to our amazing volunteers – people like you who give their time flexibly to ensure that we are active all over the UK.

How will you benefit?

You will:

• Receive free training on topics such as first aid, health and safety, and leadership.
• Complete the Girlguiding leadership qualification so the experience you gain is recognised by future employers.
• Receive ongoing support from a skilled mentor gain experience of volunteering with young people as part of the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women
• Take part in fun and exciting activities
• Make a real difference to the lives of girls in your area
• Be involved in planning and delivering a range of activities and events

We offer every volunteer support in their role and the opportunity to learn new skills through access to free specialised training and resources. We cover any expenses incurred in your role and you’ll also be able to access our great members’ scheme, which offers discounts on high street brands.