Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)
(Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, Ontario Council)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Membership Screening Team, Membership Screening, Girl Guides of Canada; Phone: 1-877-564-6188; Email: screening@girlguides.ca | |||
Duties | Facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more. You can choose to work with girls in one of five branches: Sparks (age 5-6), Brownies (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14) or Rangers (age 15-17) * commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events. What You’ll Do as A Group Leader: 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. | |||
More Info Link | www.girlguides.ca/volunteer | |||
Benefits | Make a difference in girls lives and yours * be a mentor * community engagement * connect with other women in the organization * opportunities for learning and growth * have fun | |||
Clients | Girls from the ages of 5-17 | |||
Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals | |||
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Youth Engagement | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Team Work ; Working with Children | |||
Commitment Length | Long Term ; Meetings are once a week for 1 to 2 hrs - normally on a weeknight. Additional hours for meeting preparation and occasional excursions or events. | |||
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering | |||
Minimum Hours | 3 / Week | |||
Dates and Times | Once a week, the day of the week depends on the specific group. | |||
Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; Girl Guide meetings follow the school schedules as it regards to holidays. | |||
Accessibility | Unknown ; We are an inclusive organization, if there is someone who requires accomodation we would try to accommodate them. | |||
Number of Positions | Ontario 500 individual(s) needed in total. We have Girl Guide groups all through out ontario. We would match the volunteer with a group that is their community and closest to them. | |||
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | 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 * complete organizational training components on safety, the role and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process. To apply visit www.girlguides.ca/volunteer to fill out an application | |||
Liability Insurance | Available | |||
Start Date | On or after 15 Oct 2021 | |||
Agency Details | ||||
[ Other Opportunities | Suggest New Opportunity ] | ||||
Organization Name | Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, Ontario Council | |||
Office Phone | 1-877-323-4545 | |||
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-565-8111 | |||
Fax | 416-920-1440 | |||
info@girlguides.ca | ||||
Website | www.girlguides.ca/ON | |||
Address & Map | ||||
Mailing Address | 180 Duncan Mill Rd, Suite 100 Toronto, ON M3B 1Z6 |