Sherwood Park - Sparks Unit Guider

Welcome to Girl Guides! 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 with our Sparks (age 5-6).

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. Units are across Alberta, and you can volunteer close to home.

What You’ll Do as A Volunteer 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. 
What You’ll Bring:
-	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.
What You Need:
-	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.
-	Follow Guiding protocols and vaccination policy, volunteers must be fully vaccinated to take part in in-person activities.
-	Complete organizational training components on safety, the role and administrative duties, as part of the volunteer onboarding process. 

Apply Now - https://www.girlguides.ca/volunteer