Girlguiding Tees West Rainbows Assistant Leader
- Assistant Leader
- Yarm
- Girlguiding Tees West
Why Girlguiding? Become an inspiring role model for our members
– and help empower girls to be their best. Join the 100,000 amazing volunteers
and supporters who make a real difference to nearly half a million girls and
young women.
Rainbows are 5 and 6 year old girls and you’ll
be volunteering directly with them. At our weekly meetings you’ll have fun, get
messy, meet new people and run activities that help our members discover their
potential.
Department
Volunteering at weekly meetings directly with
young members.
Responsibilities
Each unit leadership team does things
a little differently. Here are some of the activities that are part of being in
the team:
- Help
plan and deliver activities which are based on our Girlguiding programme.
These are accessible and inclusive. Often they’re planned by volunteers
and girls at the beginning of term - You’ll
go to your unit meeting each week (usually an hour to an hour and a half)
and run activities with the girls and other volunteers - Safeguarding
is at the heart of everything we do at Girlguiding, so you’ll help provide
a safe, girl-only space where every girl and young woman can take part - You’ll
also be keeping up the Doing Our Best standards for your unit - You’ll
complete training for the role and follow Girlguiding policies - You
might communicate with parents, carers and other Girlguiding
volunteers - Assistant Leaders
usually spend maximum of two hours a week outside of the unit time on the
role (depending on how the unit responsibilities are shared and what
activities are planned). This might include preparing activities for unit meetings or
going to district meetings - Assistant leaders share concerns with their unit leader.
Knowledge & Skills
All training will be supplied. Basic skills are
listed under personal qualities.
Personal Qualities
- Flexibility You
need to change your plans according to the needs of the girls. - Willingness
to get involved To take part in a team and
activities. - TeamworkBe
able to work with others and share tasks and responsibilities. - Personal
and digital communication skills You’ll have
a part in communicating with parents and other volunteers in your
district. - Attention
to detail Some tasks, like updating or overseeing
the accounts, need your diligence, although there will be a great team to
support you. - Willingness
to learn Learning as you go to keep your skills
fresh.
General Requirements
To start, you’ll need to become a member, complete your
Level 1, 2 and 3 A Safe Space, and hold a valid disclosure check. All of this
is arranged by Girlguiding.
As an assistant leader, you'll be supported to complete our leadership qualification.
Apply
Please complete the form below to register your interest in the opportunity.