Unit Guider

Organizational Description:
Girl Guides is a catalyst for girls empowering girls. We provide girls age 5-17 with the opportunity to try new experiences, challenge themselves and build their confidence, all within a safe environment. Our volunteers help deliver a unique program that encourages girls to build life skills in outdoor adventure, financial literacy, mental health, advocacy and more. Together, we're building a better world, by girls.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID:
5779

Description of Duties:
Girl Guides of Canada is looking for Unit Guiders in Manitoba. 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. No experience is necessary, all training and resources are provided. You can choose to work with a specific branch:
Sparks (age 5-6), Embers (age 7-8), Guides (age 9-11), Pathfinders (age 12-14) or Rangers (age 15-17). We have units in most neighborhoods, so you'll be matched with one close by to your home or work, that meets on a day you are available. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events. Join our team - -
/girlguides.ca/volunteer

Skills Required:

1. All volunteers must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory.
2. Pass a Police Record Check facilitated by Girl Guides of Canada.
3. Complete organizational training components on safety, the role and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process.

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

1. Fun - you'll share lots of laughter and new experiences.
2. Rewarding - cheer girls on and watch their confidence grow.
3. Life-changing - develop skills such as communication, event planning and leadership.
4. Unforgettable - connect with women leaders in your community and around the world.

Age:
18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours

Location of volunteer opportunity:
Brandon, Central, Eastman, Interlake, Norman, Parkland, Thompson, Westman, Winnipeg

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes

Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes

Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Opportunity is available to candidates that:

1. Group - small, family and friends
2. French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
3. Speaks another language (other than French or English):
   Any

Contact Information:
Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

Please note our team works a hybrid model; appointments are highly encouraged as we are not always in the office.

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.