Group Leaders - Sparks - Airdrie

Girl Guides of Canada is looking for 2-3 enthusiastic local adults to join the Spark leaders in Airdrie for 2025! A brand new unit is opening and we're looking for the right leaders to run the unit.

No experience necessary, all training provided, many resources available to help with program planning.

Successful applicants will complete the screening and onboarding process immediately and then complete self paced training with a local mentor.

Our Spark units meet in various locations on different evenings. We will work with your availability to find a good match.

We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our volunteers support girls as they build confidence, develop new skills and become leaders in their communities.

As part of a unit’s leadership team, you’ll facilitate fun and engaging program activities, like scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, games and more for our Sparks (age 5-6)

Volunteers commit to 3 hours per week for the duration of the school year.


What You’ll Do as A Group Leader:

Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for girls!
Plan regular unit meetings in person, outdoors and online, during which you’ll facilitate girl-driven programming that is fun and engaging.
Organize in-person or virtual opportunities beyond unit meetings, including community service activities and camps.
Support shared leadership and decision-making with girls and other volunteers.
Promote Girl Guides to girls and women locally.
Provide ongoing communication to girls and parents/guardians about unit activities.
Assist with unit administration tasks, such as maintaining girls’ program records and health forms, managing safety protocols, and ordering badges.
Assist with maintaining unit finances as required by your province.
Support the semi-annual sales of Girl Guide Cookies.
To apply please complete the form online - www.girlguides.ca/volunteer