Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)
(Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, Ontario Council)
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Position ID: V-OSH0274
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2021
Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2021
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)
| 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: 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 |
