Unit Guider/Leader

(Girl Guides of Canada)

Position ID: V-BAR0170
Last Modified: 26 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 26 Apr 2024

Opportunity Details: Unit Guider/Leader

Comments

Unit leaders (Guiders) needed for units in Barrie-Borden-Innisfill-New Tecumseth-Bradford starting in the fall.

Contact Janice Monahan, Administrative Community Leader - Community 32, Girl Guides of Canada; Phone: 1-833-433-0996 ext 6032; Email: on-acl32@girlguides.ca
Duties

Mentor girls as they explore new challenges, develop ready-for-anything skills, and take on new challenges, in a safe and supportive atmosphere during weekly meetings and optional outings and camps.  A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required and provided free of charge.  Two references and an interview are part of the screening process.

More Info Link girlguides.ca/volunteer
Benefits Community involvement, networking and helping girls discover their potential.
Clients Girls and young women, cisgender, transgender and non-binary, who want to challenge themselves, to find their voice, meet new friends, have fun and make a difference in the world.
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Nature / Environment ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level Small Group ; Units vary in size and with the age of the youth, usually between 8 - 24.
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Seasons Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; Weekly meetings usually from Sept - May/June with optional activities in the summer.
Accessibility Units meet in various locations - some fully accessible and others not.
Location Various locations throughout South Simcoe.
Number of Positions Alliston: 6 individual(s) ; Barrie: 12 individual(s) ; Beeton: 3 individual(s) ; Borden CFB: 6 individual(s) ; Bradford: 2 individual(s) ; Everett: 6 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 6 individual(s) ; New Tecumseth: 12 individual(s) ; Tottenham: 4 individual(s) 
 
50 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
These numbers represent those needed for the support of current units and the opening of new units in these locations.
Training Orientation - An Orientation package is provided and reviewed during the screening interview. ; Training is provided - GGC's risk management (Safe Guide) online training module is required before starting the position. Four other online and/or in-person job-related trainings are required within the first six months of the position. ; Other optional trainings are provided.
Transportation Depends on the relative location of the volunteer and the unit's meeting location.
Cost Personal GGC uniform shirt (optional)
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements A screening interview, two references and completion of our online, risk management training module (Safe Guide).
Liability Insurance Available
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Start Date On or after 03 Sep 2024
Community Sets Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland

Agency Details: Girl Guides of Canada

Toll Free Phone 1-833-433-0996; 1-877-323-4545
E-Mail info@girlguides.ca
Website www.girlguides.ca