Brownie Youth Group Helper
Girlguiding Bedfordshire
By volunteering with us, you will be an extra pair of hands in helping girls in Brownies (7-10yrs) to explore a world of new opportunities, challenges and fun. Talk to us whatever your experience, your background or how much time you have spare.
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We give them a space to have fun. Brownies is for girls aged seven to ten. Brownies is about trying new things that teach girls aged seven to ten about themselves, their community and their world. Girls go along to camps, holidays, day trips and sleepovers. They get together with their friends at regular meetings where they learn new hobbies, get creative, explore other cultures and have outdoor adventures. Volunteering with us isn't just about campfires and helping girls to get their next badge - although those are special moments that we all share, it's about empowering girls, giving them new experiences and being a role model whilst sharing and developing your skills. You don't need to have been involved in guiding before. At the heart of guiding are the unit meetings that girls go along to each week. Volunteering at unit meetings means getting messy, meeting new people and running activities that help girls discover their potential and build their confidence. Unit meetings are usually an hour and a half once a week, during term time. These roles are perfect if you want to: • Support girls on a regular basis and see them grow • Get stuck into adventurous (and often messy!) activities • Have a rewarding role where you'll develop great relationships with girls and volunteers Once you have expressed an interest in this role a current volunteer will contact you for a chat and to answer any questions. then we will ask you to register on our volunteer membership system. https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/
Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites,Fundraising,Teaching & Training,Youth Work,First Aid,Music,General & Helping
Admin, Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Conservation, Creative & Design, Gardening, Organising & Planning, Photography, Reading & Writing
Lots of new volunteers start out as a helper at a weekly unit meeting. You’ll work alongside other volunteers to give girls fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. There's no responsibility for planning in this role but you'll be the extra pair of hands needed to make unit meetings happen. Being a youth group helper is one of the roles that support girls and young women to experience how great Girlguiding can be. While we can offer you training and support, we would expect you to possess the personal qualities outlined below: • An open and approachable manner. • Reliable and trustworthy. • Creative and enthusiastic. • Committed to ongoing personal development. • Fun-loving. • A sense of humour. • Enjoy working with young people Our youth group helpers must be female and aged over 18. No formal qualifications or prior guiding experience are required to volunteer with us. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities.
Do something for you and your community - Meet new friends living near you - Take a refreshing break from your everyday routine - Share a skill or specialism - Make a difference to the lives of girls in your community - Spend time laughing, playing and being inspired by incredible girls and young women 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.
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Please contact us for more information about times and locations for our volunteering opportunities.
Please contact us for more information about times and locations for our volunteering opportunities.
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