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• Youth Group Leader with Girlguiding Fife Volunteer Opportunity No. VO85548 - Created/last updated: 05/09/2024

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  About this opportunity:	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.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - 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!
  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.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	Yes: Yes, you will have the opportunity to visit a unit before you commit
  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.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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