Youth Opportunity Bureau
Organisation: Girlguiding
Who: 5-25 years
Cost: £50-100/year
Time: 2-3 hours/week
Contact details:
girlguiding.org.uk
020 7834 6242
Summary:
Girlguiding runs activity groups for girls and offers a wide range of activities. Guiding focuses on personal development, leadership and service.
In their own words:
“Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities.”
Skills gained:
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Communication
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Self management
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Resilience
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Initiative
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Taking responsibility
Further opportunities:
There are many leadership roles in Guides - you can become an Advocate and represent girls’ voices to MPs or become a member of Girlguiding’s British Youth Council delegation!
What you do:
Guides take part in lots of different activities - from 14+ there is a big emphasis on leadership as girls are encouraged to become Peer Educators, cultivate new skills and personal interests while working towards a range of leadership awards and qualifications. The Queen’s Guide Award is the highest award and consists of:
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service in guiding
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outdoor challenges
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personal skills development
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community action
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a residential
Why do it:
Guides is a fantastic way to develop a whole host of key life skills that will impress employers and universities. In addition to the Queen’s Guide Award, there are awards available in leadership, boating, catering, music etc! You can also do the DofE.
