Girl Guides of Canada - Calgary Area
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Unit Guiders
Unit Guiders work directly with the girls in one of five different age groups. In a Unit, typically, there are Unit leaders, a Treasurer and opportunities to share talents and skills on an as needed basis. No matter how much time you can spare, we can help find a position that’s right for you. No experience is necessary and you can join at any time. Please call 403.283.8348 or e-mail ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com
Sparks Leader position description (PDF, 26k)
Brownie Leader position description (PDF, 499k)
Guide Leader position description (PDF, 390k)
Pathfinder Leader position description (PDF, 445k)
District Positions
Guiding Units are grouped into Districts for administrative purposes. At the District level you will work primarily with adults in a variety of positions such as Commissioner, Treasurer and Secretary. As well, there may be opportunities to help at events, special projects and with cookie sales. To find out about District positions in your community, please call 403.283.8348 or e-mail ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com
Area Positions
Calgary Area is the administrative head of Guiding in the Calgary area which includes all of Calgary, Chestermere, Cochrane, Bragg Creek, Exshaw, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise. The work is divided between Committees that include Membership & Marketing, Program, Camping, International, Training, and sub committees for specialized areas. If you would prefer to work with the adults, on a very flexible schedule, by supporting one of our Committees please call 403.283.8348 or e-mail ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com to find out more about volunteering at the Area level.
At this time we are looking for Unit Guiders in various parts of the city and some Districts are looking for members for their Councils. At the Area level we are accepting applications for Committee members. If you are interested in finding out more about these positions, please call 403.283.8348 or e-mail ggcinfo@calgarygirlguides.com
Volunteer Application form (PDF,38k)
GUIDING BRANCHES
Sparks for ages 5 and 6 - a two year programBrownies for ages 7 and 8 - a two year program
Guides for ages 9 to 12 - a three year program
Pathfinders for ages 12 to 15 - a three year program
Rangers for ages 15 to 17 - a three year program
Guiders for ages 18 + - leadership for all levels
Link for ages 18 to 30 - a way to stay connected
Trefoil Guild for ages 30+ - a way to stay connected