GirlGuiding NZ aims to empower girls to take action and change the world. They do this by using fun, adventure and friendship to build confidence and life skills. They want more good people to come and do great things with them. Join their passionate and supportive team in a well-established, long-standing organisation with growth potential.
They are looking for Youth Leaders to fulfil the following duties for the Glenrose Pippins:
- Attend and help run GirlGuiding NZ youth membership meetings
- Facilitate different activities for the guides so they can learn various life skills and earn a badge
- Activities vary depending on the badge, and could involve crafts, bush walks, camping and games etc
- Help shape this young generation of girls into strong, confident, resilient young women with a vast skill set
Outside of the weekly sessions you will also:
- Help plan the term's activities and deliver them to the girls
- Complete occasional evening and weekend training as required
- Attend occasional leader planning meetings, and trips or camps
Benefits of volunteering:
- Meet new people and become part of a worldwide network
- You will be joining a passionate, supportive team in a well-established organisation with growth potential
- You will be provided with FREE leadership training, mentoring, and a uniform, with no personal cost to the volunteer
- If you want to make a difference in the lives of girls then they would love to talk about the roles available
Requirements
As a volunteer you will:
- Have a passion to inspire and see girls reach their full potential and learn new skills
- Be encouraging, assertive and patient
- Be a hands-on leader and learner
- Meet new people and become part of a worldwide network
During the school term our GGNZ leaders:
- Attend a weekly session (in person) for up to two hours
- Help plan the term's activities and deliver them to the girls
- Complete occasional evening/weekend training as required
- Attend occasional leader/planning meetings, and trips or camps
GirlGuiding New Zealand 's health and safety policy also has requirements around adult to child ratios, they do require that you are older than 18
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
- Glenrose Pippins meet on Monday's from 5:30 - 7pm on Lindisfarne St, during school term time
- There may be the occasional events and camps to attend - which will be held on a weekend
- They also require a minimum six month commitment, so please consider this when applying for the role
Getting started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 2623
Youth & Children
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