What are Young Leaders?
It’s time to take the lead and inspire girls!
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If you’re aged 14-17 and want to level up your leadership skills, gain some badges and have an amazing time, then being a young leader is the perfect role for you.
Don’t worry if you haven’t done any volunteering before - you can jump right in and we'll support you all the way.​
What's it all about?
You’ll be part of a team of volunteers who plan and run weekly meetings where girls explore new ideas, gain new skills, build friendships and have lots of fun.
You could be showing 5-year-olds how to start a campfire, creating a mini festival for 8-year-olds or helping 12-year-olds start an upcycling revolution.
Rainbows (4-7), our youngest members, are full of energy and love discovering new things
Brownies (7-10) are funny, creative and have a great sense of adventure
Being a young leader is a wonderfully varied role but you will:
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Go to weekly unit meetings and help girls to do activities from the Girlguiding programme
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Get weird and wonderful ideas from the girls that you can bring to life as activities or events
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Plan and run fun activities and games, adapting them to the needs of the whole group
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Make sure everyone feels welcome and support less confident girls to get involved
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Share your own skills, experiences, and ideas to inspire others
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Attend and help organise exciting events, from day-long trips to sleepovers or whole weekends of fun
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Be a role model for younger girls – someone they can look up to, and who can bridge the gap between the adults running the unit and the young members taking part.
You can do almost everything that the adult leaders in the group do.
Young leader development programme
💡 Take Charge with the Young Leader Development Programme! 💪
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Ready to level up your skills and make your mark?
The Young Leader Development Programme is all about YOU—designed by young leaders, for young leaders.
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Here’s how it works:
✨ Choose your own path—complete the modules in any order and shape your leadership journey your way!
✨ Earn badges—every 4 modules you finish gets you a badge
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Discovering Leadership: Complete 4 modules to get started.
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Exploring Leadership: Go further with 8 modules.
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Empowering Leadership: Complete all 12 and unlock your full potential.
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You’ll gain confidence, skills, and badges while showing the world what you’re made of. Whether you’re running activities, leading teams, or planning events, this programme is your ultimate toolkit for success.
Helpful Resources
Upcoming Trainings...
Are you aged 10 - 14?
🌈 Become a Rainbow or Brownie Helper! 🌟
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Are you 10+ and ready to take your Girlguiding journey to the next level? Here’s your chance to be a Rainbow or Brownie helper and make a real difference—while having a blast!
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Why volunteer?
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Be a role model for younger girls and show them how awesome Girlguiding can be.
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Share the fun, skills, and adventures you’re having in Guides.
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Make new friends, gain leadership experience, and add something amazing to your CV!
You don’t need to have been a Rainbow or Brownie yourself—just bring your energy and excitement. All you need is to regularly attend Guides and be ready to join the fun with younger sections.
Ready to inspire and make memories? Volunteer today! 🌟✨
