Trainee Guide Leader

The Catholic Guides of Ireland is a voluntary Youth Work Association, operating since 1928. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and welcome girls and women regardless of religion from all walks of life.We are part of WAGGGS, a worldwide movement of over 10 million girls and women in over 145 countries. In Northern Ireland we have 26 GIRL-Guiding units, with the majority of units needing volunteer Guide leaders at present. The units consist of a unit leader and Guide leaders. It is these leaders, directed by the unit leader, who organise the weekly activities, that fit around the Guiding Programme. The girls and youth members have an input into the activities also. The activities are both fun and educational. There are games, singing, crafts, colouring,outings to the beach and park, autumn walks, pantomimes, sleepovers and camping.

There are five Guiding sections

Cygnet Guide:          Age 5-6

Brigini  Guide:          Age 6/7-10

Guides:                    Age 10/11-17

Ranger Guides:       Age 14+

Guiders:                  Age 18+

The Guide leaders Role

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about helping our girls develop their skills and confidence. Someone who can laugh and have fun. Someone who wants to go home feeling satisfied that they are helping our girls acquire important life skills. Each Guide leader will also complete Safeguarding Training and Guider Step 1. There is further training that a Guide leader can take part in if they wish. There is First Aid training, Mental Health training. There is the Millennium Volunteer Award, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Oisin Challenge Award and many others.

Guide Leader Responsibilities

Be Responsible

Attend at the agreed times

Notify the appropriate person if unable to attend

Agree to accept and adhere to CGI'S policies

Respect confidentiality

Be honest and open

Attend training and support sessions

Acknowledge decisions made by others and giving input where possible.