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Youth Group Leader

  • VO85548

Description

Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends?

At Girlguiding they do everything from camping to campaigning! They’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?

Their different sections cover ages 4-18, so there’s something for everyone.

As a unit helper you will support leaders to deliver Girlguiding programme activities with the girls during their meetings. This includes supporting a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential, creating and delivering an accessible and inclusive programme, and encouraging and supporting members in decision making.

Volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV, and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity and IT. It’s great experience if you want a career in youthwork or education. You can get extra training like First Aid and they’ll help you every step of the way.

Organisation aims and objectives

We provide a safe environment for young girls and young women to meet and learn new skills and have fun . Also volunteering adults have opportunities to learn leadership skills and gain qualifications.

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Meetings usually run on weekday evenings for about an hour, and you can choose how much or how little you can help out!

Restrictions

Experience required: You will be given all the training and support you need to carry out your role but here are some skills and qualities you will need for starters: - Good communication skills. - Friendly, approachable and organised. - Open and approachable manner. - Reliable and trustworthy. - Creative and enthusiastic. - Committed to ongoing personal development. - Fun-loving with a sense of humour. - Enjoy engaging with young people.
Travel details: There are Rainbows, Brownies and Guides groups across Fife - Glenrothes, Dunfermline, Cairneyhill, Carnock, Saline, Kirkcaldy, Markinch, Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, Ladybank, Kingskettle, Leven, Wormit and Steelend.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses are paid in line with Girlguiding's expenses policy. Please note that expenses are covered by Girlguiding as well as membership. Personal financial circumstances are no barrier to joining Girlguiding!
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Yes, you will have the opportunity to visit a unit before you commit
Training details: You will receive all the support and training you need to undertake your role. Here are some of the things they offer: An invitation to attend a welcome evening followed by an induction. Visits to units so you can see what it’s like! Ongoing support from other volunteers as well as the lead volunteer for your area. As a volunteer you will also be a member of Girlguiding and will be able to access the many benefits that comes with this, including: - Meeting new people and having fun. - Developing your skills and confidence. - Training opportunities and qualifications. - A chance to be creative. - Being part of your community and making a difference. - A positive impact on your health and wellbeing.
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