**About Girl Guides** - We are Australias leading volunteer organisation for girls and young women. Our mission is to empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world.
**About This Opportunity** - As a Volunteer Leader, you will be involved in developing and delivering fun creative activities for girls in a safe and friendly environment. Leaders become part of the Girl Guide Unit. Units are grouped by age from 5 on-wards. You will receive training and support throughout your volunteer journey. You will be part of a global organisation of over 10 million women and girls.
**The Impact You Will Have** Resilience, self confidence and a sense of purpose are some of the hardest areas for young girls to develop in today's world. You can make a difference as a Girl Guide Leader
**What we do** Our program is girl-led, so girls choose activities and challenges they would like to do. The best way to find out more about what we do is to visit a Unit.
**How to Become a Girl Guide Leader** -
* Express interest here by clicking the purple 'Apply' button
* Let us know why this role interests you and what you feel you could bring to the role
* Keep an eye out for a reply email that provides further information about our organisation and what women just like you are saying about their volunteer experience
* Once we receive your expression of interest we will be in touch
* If you are then interested in finding out more, we will organise for you to contact a local Girl Guide Leader and to visit a Unit meeting while you consider joining Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT
** Category **
Young People
** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months
** Type Of Work **
Arts, Craft & Photography,Companionship & Social Support,Education & Training,Sport & Physical Activity,
** Time Required **
Approximately 5-6 hours a week.
Girls come to weekly meetings at the Guide Hall during the school term these are usually 1.5 - 2 hours. Allow some extra time on these days.
Time is needed for planning meetings with other Leaders once or twice a term.
Occasional weekend outdoor activities and camps that are offered are optional but encouraged.
** Training **
A combination of online, face-to-face and on the job training will be provided to ensure you are confident in the role. Ongoing training and support will also be provided.