Link
Trefoil Guild
Link
The Link program is all about creating opportunities for young members aged 18 – 30 to grow, take on new challenges and deepen their involvement with GGC. Members taking part in the Link program may also hold other roles in Guiding e.g. Unit Guider.
The objectives of the Link program are for young members to:
- Gain an increased ability to lead and advocate within Guiding
- Become more engaged with Guiding through new social connections, as well as gain a sense of purpose and accomplishment
- Participate in skill-building activities and new experiences that leave you better equipped to navigate the transition to adulthood
The Link program has four themes: Personal and Professional Development, Outdoors and Adventure, Health and Well Being and Active Citizenship. Within each theme there are activities you can complete and earn theme crests.
Find out more about the Link program
While the Link program can be completed individually, it is designed to inspire a social connection between young members in Guiding. For that reason, Link members join local Link units. Link units are groups of young members within a specific geographic area that get together to complete the Link program. Together, they decide on their goals for the program, the amount of time they want to commit and which themes and activities they will participate in. Link units are self-directed and participation is voluntary.
Link units in Ontario:
- 1st Windsor Link Unit
- 1st London Link Unit
- 1st Guelph Link Unit
- 1st Waterloo Link Unit
- 1st Hamilton Link Unit
- 1st Oakville Link Unit
- 1st Mississauga Link Unit
- 1st Toronto Link Unit
- 1st Newmarket Link Unit
- 1st Whitby Link Unit
- 1st Kingston Link Unit
- 1st Ottawa Link Unit
- 1st Brampton Link Unit
- 1st Markham Link Unit
- 1st Niagara Link Unit
- 1st Sudbury Link Unit
- 1st Thornhill Link Unit
- 1st Trailblazers Link Unit
- 1st Warkworth Link Unit
- 1st Thunder Bay Link Unit
- 1st Durham Region Link Unit
- 1st West Ottawa Link Unit
- 1st Lend a Hand Link Unit
- 1st Ontario Link Unit
- 1st Starchasers Link Unit
- 1st Peterborough Link Unit
To join Link, email your name, iMIS ID and the Link unit you want to join to memberunitsupport@girlguides.ca or start your own unit by including the name of the new unit and the names and iMIS IDs of the members joining the unit.
To find other Link members in your area, Ontario Link has a Facebook group which is used by many Link members to connect with each other. Submit a request to join the group.
Frequently asked questions about Link
2023-2024 Link membership renewal
Link members renewing their membership pay the National membership fee unless they are:
- Unit Guiders
- Honorary Life Award recipients
- An ACL, Community Guider, Trainer, Resource Guider, Specialty Community Member or Provincial Adviser
Renew your membership online - Please use this form
Renew your membership by mail. Please download and complete the membership form and mail it in.
Hello Ranger members!
Are you turning 18 in 2023 and want to renew your membership for the 2023-2024 Guiding year as a Link member?
Submit your Adult Membership Online Application after your 18th birthday to ensure your membership does not lapse! If you have questions about becoming an adult member, email screening@girlguides.ca.
Information on Police Record Check (PRC) and Code of Conduct renewal
Stay connected to other Link members!
Link member support
Provincial Link Adviser: on-link@girlguides.ca
National Link Liaison: linkliaison@girlguides.ca
Membership Unit Support: memberunitsupport@girlguides.ca
Trefoil Guild
Trefoil Guild membership is for members from age 30 to whenever! Belonging to a Trefoil Guild is a great way to connect socially with other adult members of Guiding, as well as a way to support youth members and Guiders through such activities as fundraising or event planning.
Membership in the Trefoil Guild is open to currently fully-screened members of Girl Guides of Canada who are over the age of 30. All members are entitled to wear the Trefoil Guild Pin with the appropriate adult uniform or the pin may be worn out of uniform.
Not a member of Girl Guides of Canada? You can apply to join us! Trefoil Guild members follow the same screening process as volunteers. Learn more about adult membership and the screening process.
Membership Renewal 2023-2024
Trefoil Guild members renewing their membership pay the National membership fee unless they are:
- Unit Guiders.
- Aged 75 or older by December 31, 2023. Your birth date must be registered in iMIS to qualify for this exemption.
- Honorary Life Award recipients.
- An ACL, Community Guider, Trainer, Resource Guider, Specialty Community Member or Provincial Adviser.
Renew your membership online - Please use this form
Renew your membership by mail. Please download and complete the membership form and mail it in.
Trefoil Guild Resources
Police Record Check (PRC) and Code of Conduct Renewal
Ontario Trefoil Guild Handbook
FAQs Financial Guidelines for Trefoil Guilds
National GGC Trefoil Guild FAQ's (Member Zone login required)
Joining an Ontario Trefoil Guild
List of Ontario Trefoil Guilds
If you know the Guild you wish to join, email membership support at memberunitsupport@girlguides.ca
with your name, iMIS ID and the Guild you wish to join. Membership Support will forward your contact information to the Guild Lead.
If you don’t know the Guild you wish to join, email the Trefoil Guild Adviser at on-trefoiladviser@girlguides.ca, and they will be able to help you find a Guild.
Trefoil Guild Newsletters
Most Recent Trefoil Guild Newsletter
Previous Trefoil Guild Newsletters
National Trefoil Guild News
Trefoil Guild Members Support
Provincial Adviser: on-trefoiladviser@girlguides.ca
Staff Support for Membership: memberunitsupport@girlguides.ca
Staff Support for Centralized Banking: Selvadurais@girlguides.ca