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Unit Leader
Organisation Details
Girlguiding North West England
Activity type: Administration, Children, Community Work, Fundraising, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Girlguiding North West England enable members to discover and fulfill their potential through an exciting range of enjoyable activities and events, so they can make a positive contribution to their community and make a difference to the world. We aim to support both our younger members and adult volunteers to go the extra mile, truly putting girls in the lead!
We are continually evolving to ensure we stay relevant to today’s girls. We give girls and young women a voice in the modern world, providing fun and friendship along the way, whilst preserving the values of Girlguiding that have made it the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK.
We are continually evolving to ensure we stay relevant to today’s girls. We give girls and young women a voice in the modern world, providing fun and friendship along the way, whilst preserving the values of Girlguiding that have made it the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK.
Description of role: Why Girlguiding?
Become an inspiring role model for our members - and help empower girls to be their best.
Join the 100,000 amazing volunteers and supporters who make a real difference to nearly
half a million girls and young women.
Our weekly unit meetings are at the heart of Girlguiding. When you volunteer at them you’ll
have fun, get messy, meet new people and run activities that help our members discover
their potential.
You can choose to work with girls in Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers, and you’ll be
volunteering directly with them. Unit meetings are usually an hour to an hour and a half
once a week.
We have units across Manchester and surrounding areas so we can find a unit location and time to suit you, please ask!
Why we love these roles:
As a unit leader you’ll join a team of volunteers to run the unit, plan meetings, and deliver awesome activities. We’ll support you to complete our Leader development programme.
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:
1. 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.
2. You’ll go to your unit meeting each week and run activities with the girls and
other volunteers.
3. 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.
4. You’ll also be keeping up the Doing Our Best standards for your unit.
5. You’ll complete training for the role and follow Girlguiding policies.
6. You may be a trustee for the unit, which means that you have more responsibilities.
7. 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).
8. You might communicate with parents, carers and other Girlguiding volunteers
9. 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.
Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to find a role that suits you better!
What training and support do you get?
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.
Become an inspiring role model for our members - and help empower girls to be their best.
Join the 100,000 amazing volunteers and supporters who make a real difference to nearly
half a million girls and young women.
Our weekly unit meetings are at the heart of Girlguiding. When you volunteer at them you’ll
have fun, get messy, meet new people and run activities that help our members discover
their potential.
You can choose to work with girls in Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers, and you’ll be
volunteering directly with them. Unit meetings are usually an hour to an hour and a half
once a week.
We have units across Manchester and surrounding areas so we can find a unit location and time to suit you, please ask!
Why we love these roles:
As a unit leader you’ll join a team of volunteers to run the unit, plan meetings, and deliver awesome activities. We’ll support you to complete our Leader development programme.
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:
1. 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.
2. You’ll go to your unit meeting each week and run activities with the girls and
other volunteers.
3. 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.
4. You’ll also be keeping up the Doing Our Best standards for your unit.
5. You’ll complete training for the role and follow Girlguiding policies.
6. You may be a trustee for the unit, which means that you have more responsibilities.
7. 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).
8. You might communicate with parents, carers and other Girlguiding volunteers
9. 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.
Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to find a role that suits you better!
What training and support do you get?
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.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Administration, Event Planning, Fundraising, IT Skills, Leadership, Practical Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3 hours per week
Location:
www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/
Preston
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