We have various opportunities so we should be able to find a unit in a location to suit you, not necessarily the postcode given for this opportunity So please ask!

Some of what you’ll do:

Each unit leadership team does things a little differently. Here are some of the activities that are part of being in the team:

 Help plan and deliver activities which are based on our Girlguiding programme. These are accessible and inclusive. Often they’re planned by volunteers and girls at the beginning of term

 You’ll go to your unit meeting each week and run activities with the girls and other volunteers

 Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at Girlguiding, so you’ll help provide a safe, girl-only space where every girl and young woman can take part

 You’ll also be keeping up the Doing Our Best standards for your unit  You’ll complete training for the role and follow Girlguiding policies

 You may be a trustee for the unit, which means that you have more responsibilities

 Your whole unit leadership team decides who keeps the accounts and unit records. But you may have overall responsibility, especially if you have a small team (even if your unit has an administrator)

 You might communicate with parents, carers and other Girlguiding volunteers

 Leaders usually spend two to five hours a week outside of the unit time on the role (depending on how the unit responsibilities are shared and what activities are planned). This might include contacting new members or going to district meetings

 Leaders share issues and concerns with local commissioners 2 Volunteer role information - leaders, assistant leaders, leaders-in-training

Not quite the right role for you? If this doesn’t seem like the right fit, have a look at the unit helper, or unit administrator role.

 We’ll give you a thorough induction to your role and to Girlguiding

 You’ll have lots of training opportunities – including e-learning, face to face training and live online classrooms that you can do from home

 When you start your Leader development programme you’ll have a volunteer mentor to help you through the qualification

 You’ll have a great support network from your fellow volunteers, including a local commissioner and Girlguiding advisers

 And there are regular meetings and events to share information

 We reimburse agreed expenses (agreed locally, so these may differ across Girlguiding)

 Girlguiding has a clear complaints procedure and support to help sort out problems or disagreements Our Girlguiding website is full of information to help you in your role. What qualifications do you need? To start, you’ll need to become a member, complete your Level 1, 2 and 3 A Safe Space, and hold a valid disclosure check. And remember, if you’d like to become a leader, you’ll be supported to complete our Leader development programme. There must be a level 3 A Safe Space holder at every unit meeting.

What skills and attributes do you need?

Flexibility - You need to change your plans according to the needs of the girls.

Willingness to get involved - To take part in a team and activities.

Teamwork - Be able to work with others and share tasks and responsibilities.

Personal and digital communication skills - You’ll have a part in communicating with parents and other volunteers in your district.

Attention to detail - Some tasks, like updating or overseeing the accounts, need your diligence, although there will be a great team to support you.

Willingness to learn - Learning as you go to keep your skills fresh.

We’re keen to hear from volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. We also welcome volunteers of all ages 18+. We’re flexible, and volunteering can be arranged to fit around a busy lifestyle. Girlguiding is committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled volunteers so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as non-disabled volunteers. Please note this is a volunteer role and does not form part of any contract of employment.