Girl Guides Canada- Leduc  is looking for Volunteer Leaders !

We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities. As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more with our Guides (9-11 years). Volunteers will receive access to a digital program platform stocked with age-appropriate activities and meeting tools, as well as training on how to deliver activities in ways that will empower and encourage girls. Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.

Various Locations - Ecole Corinthia Park,  Boys and Girls Club of Leduc

Positions 

2nd Leduc Guides - Unit Leaders

• Wednesdays- 6:15pm - 7:30 pm  

Embers Unit guider

• Mondays 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm 

What you will Do as A Volunteer?

Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for girls! - Plan regular unit meetings in person, outdoors and online, during which you’ll facilitate girl-driven programming that is fun and engaging. - Organize in-person or virtual opportunities beyond unit meetings, including community service activities and camps. - Support shared leadership and decision-making with girls and other volunteers. - Promote Girl Guides to girls and women locally. - Provide ongoing communication to girls and parents/guardians about unit activities. - Assist with unit administration tasks, such as maintaining girls’ program records and health forms, managing safety protocols, and ordering badges. - Assist with maintaining unit finances as required by your province. - Support the semi-annual sales of Girl Guide Cookies. What You’ll Bring: - A welcoming, imaginative and enthusiastic attitude. - Openness, flexibility and a willingness to try new things. - An appreciation of diversity and inclusivity. - An embrace of the girl-driven approach to Girl Guides. - The ability to understand, encourage and respect girls’ ideas and thoughts. - Resourcefulness, dependability, and creativity. - A willingness to show your unique talents and skills. What You Need: - All volunteers must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory. - Pass a Police Record Check facilitated by Girl Guides of Canada. - Follow Guiding protocols and vaccination policy, volunteers must be fully vaccinated to take part in in-person activities. - Complete organizational training components on safety, the role and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Benefits that Volunteering at Girl Guides of Canada will add to your resume. Broaden your Interpersonal skills. Develop your teamwork, leadership abilities. Expand communication and organizational skills. Collaborate and create with other Guiders. Showcase your dependability, compassion, problem-solving skills. Networking with other Guiders across Canada. Fun, Rewarding, Life-changing, and Unforgettable experiences.

Contact Details: 
Name: Kirsty  - Member Growth Coordinator - Girl Guides of Canada

Phone: 1-833-433-0966 x1339

Email: membergrowth@girlguides.ca 

or

Local volunteer coordinator 
Jade O'Dell Ph: 780-996-1667 email: any-edmglowingemberdc@girlguides.ca

Website: http://www.girlguides.ca 

Volunteers are essential to the success of many events, fundraisers, projects, groups and organizations in our community... and that's not purely by chance.

Volunteers bring passion and a humble leadership to our community... and in doing so they create ripples of change that help ensure that the City is a great place to live!

We encourage you view our many Community Volunteer postings, and hope you find the volunteer opportunity that speaks to YOU!