Ontario Community Guider

Purpose:
• Primary function is to support and empower Unit Guiders in their work within the Unit, in implementing the program and in the general management of the Unit
• To encourage all Guiders to participate in T.E.A.M., Orientation and Safe Guide trainings, as well as encourage participation in local and Ontario Events
• To be the “face of Guiding” in their local community for both new and seasoned Guiders
• Each unit will be ‘assigned’ to a Community Guider
• Normally each Community Guider will be responsible for 5 to 15 Units

Qualifications:
• Be a registered adult Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada
• Be familiar with the current edition of Guiding Essentials and with current
Ontario Guiding procedures as related to Units
• Have an understanding of the current program for all branches, the current structure of Guiding in Ontario, and the support networks available to Guiders (i.e. Resource Guiders, Members at Large, Trefoil, Link, Lones, Trainers, Advisers and Specialty Communities).
• Have shown the ability and desire to help adult Members and to stimulate enthusiasm in the Guiding Community

Responsibilities:
• The Community Guider works closely with the Administrative Community Leader and with Trainers
• Must stay up to date with new information and protocol changes within Guiding
• Attends training pertinent to her position each year (3 hour minimum suggested)
• Provides support for a minimum of 25 hours per year
• Provides on the job training/assistance for Unit Guiders for programming or when moving to a new branch of Guiding etc.
• Encourages, supports and helps to facilitate compliance with Girl Guide policy
• Is an informal mentor/coach for Unit Guiders
• Assists Unit Guiders with issues as they arise (e.g. financial, compliance, parent complaints, Guider interpersonal or communication issues), and refers to ACL when the issue cannot be resolved locally
• Brings Unit Guiders together for sharing
• Attends unit events when requested
• Responsible for screening in the absence of a screening team for the Community

Additional Responsibilities may include:
• Working with the Administrative Community Leader to problem solve and
resolve conflicts
• Encourages, facilitates and/or supports sisterhood activities
• Collaborates with other Community Guiders and the ACL to create consistent messaging and share ideas
• Assisting Trainers in organizing training in the Community

Appointment:
The appointment is made by the Administrative Community Leader and shall be reviewed annually by the ACL. The appointment can be recommended by any member of the Guiding community including the Guider interested in the role.

Appointment Process:
1. A Guider interested in or recommended for this role contacts or is contacted by the local Administrative Community Leader to discuss the position including:
• the Units which are in proximity to her and require her assistance.
• the requirements for ongoing personal training/updating
• the commitment to providing the amount and kind of direct support indicated
in the position description

Note: It is important that there is a clear understanding that this is not a District Commissioner replacement role.

2. Once satisfied that the candidate will be a good match for the position, the Administrative Community Leader forwards the name of the new Community Guider to her Unit Administrator for entry into iMIS.

3. On a regular basis (approximately once a month), a list of new Community Guiders will be accessed from iMIS by the Membership department and appointment pins will be sent to all new Community Guiders.

4. Annually, all Community Guiders will be contacted by their ACL regarding their plans for the upcoming year. Based on mutual agreement between the Community Guider and the Administrative Community Leader, the appointment will be extended for another year. Reappointment may continue indefinitely.