Girl Guides of Canada

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Volunteer Group Leader (Unit Guider)

Girl Guides of Canada
Children & Youth

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. 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). Volunteers will receive access to a digital program platform stocked with age-appropriate activities and meeting tools, as well as training on how to deliver activities in ways that will empower and encourage girls. Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.


  • Background Check Required
  • Saint John -
  • Saint John, NB
  • Starting Immediately
  • 1-3hrs / week
  • 10 Spots Available of 10
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)

Dates and Times

Units meet on a regular basis, from weekly to monthly, depending on the age of the girls. Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for unit meetings plus additional hours, when required, for trips and events.

Required Qualifications

- A welcoming, imaginative and enthusiastic attitude. - Openness, flexibility and a willingness to try new things. - An appreciation of diversity and inclusivity. - An embrace of the girl-driven approach to Girl Guides. - The ability to understand, encourage and respect girls’ ideas and thoughts. - Resourcefulness, dependability and creativity. - A willingness to show your unique talents and skills.

Position Responsibilities

- 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.

Volunteer Benefits

There are so many rewards to volunteering with Guiding: Have a profound impact on girls in your community as you help them unleash their potential Develop highly transferrable and LinkedIn-worthy skills Connect with other amazing women as you volunteer together Access to member-only training, special events and scholarships