Unit Helper, Girl Guiding Dittons District

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.

You can choose to work with girls in Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers, and you’ll be volunteering directly with them. Unit meetings are usually an hour to an hour and a half once a week.

As a unit helper you’ll give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! You’ll work with other volunteers to help run fantastic activities, whilst keeping our members safe.

Unit helpers assist the unit leadership team in running units (groups) of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.

You’ll be part of a leadership team that includes at least one unit leader, assistant leaders and possibly also young leaders and other unit helpers.

Unit meetings are held late afternoons and early evenings.

What skills do I need?

Good listening and communication To help your unit leaders and other volunteers deliver great guiding for girls.

Attention to detail But there is a great team to support you.

Knowing when to ask for help But remember there is a network of other volunteers and commissioners to help you with any questions.

Willingness to learn Learning as you go to keep your skills fresh