Rainbows (4 – 7)
Rainbows welcomes all girls from 4 to 7 years old for play, learning and tons of fun in a colourful, safe space.
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There are lots of ways to get involved with Girlguiding! It doesn’t matter what your experience or background is or how much time you have! If you are passionate about showing girls that they can do anything, we would love to hear from you!
Volunteer with us
Why volunteer
By becoming a Girlguiding Volunteer, you’ll be helping girls build their confidence, have adventures and learn new skills. Plus, becoming a Girlguiding Volunteer is a great way of making new friends, learning new skills and trying new activities! Whatever it is you’re looking for, there’ll be something in it for you.
What is the process?
Being a Girlguiding Volunteer means that you can help create amazing opportunities for girls in your area. It also means that you can experience for yourself all that Girlguiding has to offer. You will make friends for life whilst supporting girls and young women to thrive in their community. Volunteering with Girlguiding North West England is for everyone – we welcome members from all backgrounds, ages, genders, faiths and abilities.
Flexible Guiding
A Girlguiding Volunteer doesn’t always have lots of time and everyone has a different skill set. We know that not everyone can commit the same amount of time regularly and therefore we adopt a flexible approach to volunteering. No matter how much time you can give, there is an opportunity for you!
If you are only available occasionally or for single events, speak to your local unit about the options available. Every unit runs differently but your local unit would love to hear from you and find out what you can offer.
Available Volunteer Roles
We are regularly looking for new volunteers to fulfil regional roles. We are currently recruiting for:
Empowering girls of all ages
Brownies (7 – 10)
Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old for non-stop fun, learning and adventure.
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Guides (10-14)
Guides is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can have fun, learn and be yourself with good friends from 10 to 14 years old.
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Rangers (14-18)
Rangers is your space, where you get together with other girls from 14 to 18 to have fun, learn more, give back, hang out, just be you.
Find out more Rainbows (4 – 7)
Rainbows welcomes all girls from 4 to 7 years old for play, learning and tons of fun in a colourful, safe space.
Find out more Brownies (7 – 10)
Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old for non-stop fun, learning and adventure.
Find out more Guides (10-14)
Guides is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can have fun, learn and be yourself with good friends from 10 to 14 years old.
Find out more Rangers (14-18)
Rangers is your space, where you get together with other girls from 14 to 18 to have fun, learn more, give back, hang out, just be you.
Find out moreCloud Units
Our Cloud Units are for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, & Rangers who are unable to attend face-to-face groups. All meetings are held once a week and are run by volunteer leaders. Girls can participate in activities, crafts, challenges, and badges, just like face-to-face units!
To find out more about virtual units, pop us an email!
For parents/guardians
We inspire girls to be their best in a safe, girl-only environment. We encourage them to try new things, rise to a challenge and seek adventure.
Uniforms
Uniforms
Our uniforms encourage a sense of belonging and pride. Each section has its own easily identifiable style.
You can purchase uniforms from our online shop or at our shop in our region office in Preston.
There is a range of uniform options for girls and volunteers and it is very flexible.
Buying uniforms directly from us ensures that all profits go to Girlguiding. However, if you require support to be able to access uniforms, please speak with your unit leader.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions
We are committed to making Girlguiding as accessible as possible. We don’t want finances to prevent any girl from benefiting from all that Girlguiding has to offer so if this is something that you would like to discuss, please let your unit leader know and they will talk to you about options available.
Our membership fees (subs) cover the cost of venue hire, equipment, activities and running of Girlguiding in your local area. Subs are usually paid monthly or termly. There is usually an additional charge for trips and camps but we strive to ensure that these are affordable and excellent value for money.
Flexible volunteering
Flexible volunteering
Girlguiding North West England could not provide opportunities to girls across the region without the dedication of volunteers. We know that not everyone can commit the same amount of time regularly and therefore we adopt a flexible approach to volunteering. No matter how much time you can give, there is an opportunity for you!
If you are only available occasionally or for single events, speak to your local unit about the options available. Every unit runs differently but your local unit would love to hear from you and find out what you can offer.
Skills sharing
Skills sharing
You may have a specific skill, career or vocation that you could share with units in your division/district. This could be something that would support the running of a unit, for example, supporting with accounts or event planning, or it could be something that you would be willing to share as part of a unit meeting activity.
Uniforms
Our uniforms encourage a sense of belonging and pride. Each section has its own easily identifiable style.
You can purchase uniforms from our online shop or at our shop in our region office in Preston.
There is a range of uniform options for girls and volunteers and it is very flexible.
Buying uniforms directly from us ensures that all profits go to Girlguiding. However, if you require support to be able to access uniforms, please speak with your unit leader.
Subscriptions
We are committed to making Girlguiding as accessible as possible. We don’t want finances to prevent any girl from benefiting from all that Girlguiding has to offer so if this is something that you would like to discuss, please let your unit leader know and they will talk to you about options available.
Our membership fees (subs) cover the cost of venue hire, equipment, activities and running of Girlguiding in your local area. Subs are usually paid monthly or termly. There is usually an additional charge for trips and camps but we strive to ensure that these are affordable and excellent value for money.
Flexible volunteering
Girlguiding North West England could not provide opportunities to girls across the region without the dedication of volunteers. We know that not everyone can commit the same amount of time regularly and therefore we adopt a flexible approach to volunteering. No matter how much time you can give, there is an opportunity for you!
If you are only available occasionally or for single events, speak to your local unit about the options available. Every unit runs differently but your local unit would love to hear from you and find out what you can offer.
Skills sharing
You may have a specific skill, career or vocation that you could share with units in your division/district. This could be something that would support the running of a unit, for example, supporting with accounts or event planning, or it could be something that you would be willing to share as part of a unit meeting activity.
Volunteer Stories
There is a volunteering opportunity for everyone! Find out about some of our volunteers and why they are involved in Girlguiding.
Gillian
County Treasurer
I’m the county treasurer for Girlguiding Stockport. As part of the county finance team, I’m responsible for managing our online banking system making money transfers, cheques & cash together with managing income for events both large & small ensuring the event is kept within the agreed budget.
I first got involved in managing the finance side of the county when we held our Centenary camp in 2010 & then I carried on into the county’s main treasurer role.
Why did I get involved in finance? I love the finance facts & figures and it’s so satisfying knowing the county finances are kept in order. I also enjoy making things happen & enabling the county to reach its potential.
Bee
Brownie and Guide Young Leader
I started off going to Brownies when I just turned 7, in 2014, because I knew a few of my friends went and I wanted to have a go too. After a couple years of being in Brownies, I eventually became a seconder, I loved having that role. Just before I turned 10, I had to move house, about an hour away from my Brownies. I found a Guide Unit near to my new house and joined it later that year, after I turned 10 in 2017. I then stayed in Guides for 6 years, even all the way through covid online! I became a Patrol Leader, and I was so excited!
I have made some of my lifelong friends here, I have been on some unforgettable camps and trips, the joint unit trip to Berlin is one of the best I think I’ll ever go on. I will never forget doing my Guide promise right in front of the doors of Waddow Hall, this is one of my main Girlguiding memories. I also did my Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE through Girlguiding and these have presented me with many new life skills, and I have met even more lovely people on these trips. I am now a Young Leader for Brownies and Guides, after 10 years of being in Girlguiding this year (2024)!
Girlguiding has helped me so much with self-discovery and confidence and I hope I can now help younger girls with the exact same things. I love seeing my Brownies and Guides grow up and I hope even just a few of them stay as long (or longer) than I do. I am so grateful to be a part of this community and I hope many other people in the world understand how important Girlguiding can be to young girls and just how much it can help you in life.
Nicola
Rainbow & Brownie Leader, Guide Unit Helper & Division Commissioner
When I was young, I tried all sorts of things, such as Morris dancing, karate, and bell ringing, but I never seemed to find something that I stuck at for very long. When I was 13, I joined the Guides, and although I enjoyed it, the turning point was when my Guide Leader chose me to do a ‘special job’, which involved me going early to Guides and helping the Brownie Leader run the Brownie unit.
My leadership story began there, and I did it for 14 years until I took 12 years out due to work and family commitments. My return was in a big way. I have now done a further 12 years as a Rainbow & Brownie leader, Guide unit helper, District Commissioner, Division Commissioner, Mentor and A Unit Admin for multiple units. I feel that I have blue blood running through me, which means Girlguiding has given me many opportunities that others would not experience. In late October 2024, I returned from my first International trip to Disneyland Paris with young members, and I am looking forward to many more adventures.
Support us
Girlguiding North West England is a charity that has a fully structured programme of activities for girls and women aged 4-18. We rely on membership subscriptions, grants, fundraising and donations to carry out projects and activities that benefit all girls. Without this funding, we would not be able to carry out the work that we do to support girls and women in the North West of England.
We want guiding to be as accessible as possible and now, more than ever, we are working to ensure that the opportunities available to girls and volunteers are as affordable as possible.
To find out more about supporting Girlguiding, contact us today!
Partnerships
All our partnerships differ and are shaped by the organisation that we are working with, along with what our Girlguiding members want. Usually, a partnership supports an event or a challenge pack, some examples of recent and current partnerships include:
We have a number of other exciting partnerships being developed and we’ll let you know about these as soon as we can!
RSPB
We have been working with the RSPB since 2022, we have created two amazing challenge packs for members to complete ‘Together in Nature’ and ‘Brilliant Birds’., which you can find here (link to the packs). We are also looking into other exciting opportunities for members, we’ll update you more when we can.
BAE Systems
We worked with BAE from 2016 – 2022, during this time we’ve created a whole suite of challenge packs ‘Clever Cogs’ around engineering and specifically highlighting women in engineering.
The British Army
We are currently working with The British Army to deliver an amazing event ‘Girls Get Muddy’ to celebrate International Day of the Girl 2023.
Electricity North West
We established our partnership with ENW in 2021, together we developed an electrifying challenge pack all about electricity.
To find out more about partnership opportunities please contact us.
Get in touchFundraising
We provide girls and young women with a safe space to have exceptional experiences and build lifelong friendships, but we can’t do that without your help. There are several ways that you can support us.
Don’t forget
to share photos of your fundraising with us at northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.
org.uk
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northwesthq@girlguidingnwe.org.uk 01772 791 947 Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD
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