Unit Guider/Leader
(Girl Guides of Canada)
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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 |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlGuidesofCanada.GuidesduCanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlguidesofcanada/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/girl-guides-of-canada Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/girlguidesofcanada/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlguidesonnv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ggcanada |
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 |
info@girlguides.ca | |
Website | www.girlguides.ca |