Become a Girl Guide District Manager at Lismore

About Girl Guides - We are Australia's leading volunteer organisation for girls and young women. Our mission is to empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world.

About This Opportunity - As a Volunteer District Manager, you will support the growth of Girl Guides in your area and empower your adult leadership team to deliver fun and creative activities for girls and young women. You will receive training and support continuously throughout your volunteer journey and become part of a global community of over 10 million women and girls - all while making a real difference in your community and the lives of young women and girls.

The Impact You Will Have - Your support and leadership will empower volunteer Unit Leaders to provide engaging programs to girls and young women, supporting their overall growth and development. Your engagement with your local community, administrative management, and promotional skills will ensure the sustainability of Girl Guides within your community, ensuring the opportunity remains available to girls for many years to come.

About You - You may be seeking experience that helps you develop leadership skills in leading other adults. You may have great life or career experience to share, and some time on your hands to give back to your local community.

For this role you will:

• Have good communication skills and be a great team player
• Have great operational and organisational skills
• Be curious about learning and life
• Have an empathetic and compassionate nature
• Have a passion for leading and empowering other adults
• Have access to email and be able to undertake online and face-to-face training
• Prior knowledge of Girl Guides, Scouts or Girl Scouts is a bonus but not essential

How to Become a Girl Guides District Manager

• Express interest here by clicking the 'Apply' button
• Let us know why this role interests you and what you feel you could bring to the role
• Keep an eye out for a reply email that provides further information about our organisation and what women just like you are saying about their volunteer experience
• One of our team will be in touch to give you more information and arrange to meet with local volunteers
• If we are a good fit for each other, we'll ask you to formally apply and talk you through how to join Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT and start your volunteer journey

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers , Work Experience

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

A combination of online, face-to-face and on the job training will be provided to ensure you are confident in the role. Ongoing training and support will also be provided.

Time required

This is for women seeking an ongoing volunteer opportunity to encourage and empower other women in their leadership roles and support the sustainability of Girl Guides.This is a flexible opportunity that will require approximately 5-8 volunteer hours per week, which you can schedule around your life and work demands to suit you.

Reimbursement

Any pre-approved expenses will be reimbursed.

Requirements

• National Police Certificate
• Working with Children Check

You need to provide the contact details for two referees who are not related to you and can speak to your suitability for this role.In training for this role you will need to complete a First Aid Certificate.