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Make an Impact with Girl Guides

Looking for a meaningful way to give back and connect with other women in your community? Girl Guides volunteers help create life-changing experiences for girls while building friendships, growing as leaders and having fun along the way.

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Volunteer as a Guider – it’s worth your time

Volunteer opportunities with Girl Guides

Girl Guides of Canada has volunteer opportunities for you to help create a better world, by girls. You’ll become an influential part of girls’ lives as you share their laughter, help them believe in themselves and watch their confidence grow. Create a space where girls can just be. Volunteer as a Guider today – it’s worth your time.

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Volunteering with Girl Guides is:

Fun – fill your cup with laughter, smiles and happy chaos.
Rewarding – when you create a space for girls to just be, you’ll see their confidence grow week after week.
Life-changing – develop marketable skills such as communication, event planning and leadership
Unforgettable – meet some of your new favourite people and build unbreakable bonds

Volunteer opportunities include:

Volunteering with girls in a unit – As a Unit Guider, you'll lead fun and empowering activities for girls and youth ages 5 to 17 in your community. Curious about the role? Read the full Unit Guider Role Description.
Volunteering with other adults to support Guiding – volunteer as a treasurer or assist at special events, camps and more.

Volunteers support girls 5-17 as they:

Share new adventures and real-life experiences.
Explore their curiosity and creativity together with friends.
Gain confidence and build leadership skills.
Try DIY projects, science experiments, and explore the outdoors.

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*All volunteers must be the age of majority in their province or territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I do as a volunteer with a Girl Guide unit?

Volunteering with girls in a unit means working alongside other Guiders to plan and lead inclusive meetings and activities, build relationships with girls and caregivers, and create a welcoming environment where girls can explore new experiences, build confidence, and have fun. You may also help organize special events, support cookie sales, and complete simple administrative tasks.

What happens in a unit meeting?

Each unit meeting lasts between 1-2 hours, depending on the age of the girls. Meetings usually include a mix of fun program activities such as games, crafts, science experiments, singing, baking, or anything else you and the girls in your unit wish to try! Our program platform provides a library of fun activities for each age group to explore and earn badges.

What kind of support is offered to new volunteers?

You'll be supported every step of the way. Depending on your volunteer role, you may receive training, resources, and guidance to help you feel confident and prepared.

What kind of time commitment is needed to volunteer with Girl Guides?

Time commitments vary depending on the volunteer role. Unit Guiders typically spend approximately 3 hours per week planning, preparing, and leading meetings from September to May or June. Some weeks may require additional time for special outings or activities. If you're looking for a more flexible commitment, Girl Guides also offers other volunteer opportunities with different time expectations.

How many volunteers are there in each unit?

The number of volunteers varies depending on the branch and the needs of the unit. Volunteers work together to plan and facilitate fun activities for girls each week.

Do I need to have prior Guiding experience to apply?

No prior Guiding experience is required, just a desire to be part of our vision of a better world, by girls!

What happens after I apply to volunteer?

After you submit your application, we'll guide you through the volunteer screening process. This includes Orientation to Guiding, a screening interview, reference checks, a Police Record Check, and Safe Guide training. We'll let you know what to do next every step of the way. Read more about the steps we take before safely placing you in a volunteer role.

Have other questions?

Please email screening@girlguides.ca and we can answer your questions about our volunteer opportunities.

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