Welcome
to Girlguiding in Cornwall
We’re so glad you’re joining us. Thanks to you, more girls will gain confidence, feel empowered and have great adventures and we hope that you’ll enjoy everything guiding has to offer too.
Flexible guiding
Whatever role you have chosen we can't wait to welcome you to Girlguiding Cornwall.
Not chosen a role yet? We have a huge variety of volunteer roles both within units and behind the scenes. From leaders, unit helpers, shop managers, treasurers, website management, PR, to skills based occasional volunteering e.g. archery instructors or DIY enthusiasts!
We would be delighted to team you up with your ideal role whatever your age or gender.
This could be you!
Please note that all volunteers require DBS checks and you will be required to complete Safeguarding training.
As a Girlguiding volunteer you have a responsibility to help girls and young women reach their full potential through great guiding experiences - so it’s important that you’re clear about this responsibility.
Your Volunteer Code of Conduct maps out what is expected of you at all times.
Your Welcome Pack
We are excited to see you join the Girlguiding Cornwall family. Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us.
One of our dedicated team of District or Division Commissioners should be in touch with you to give a County Welcome Pack. But, you can also download a copy here!
You can find out who is who in Girlguiding Cornwall by visiting our About us page and Meet our Advisers page. Lots of different people have lots of different roles within the County to try and give the girls and volunteers in Cornwall the best possible opportunities and hopefully many of them you will get to meet very soon.
Jargon Busting
When you start any new activity there is a lot of jargon and unique phases that are used and often need explaining. Girlguiding is no exception - to make things a little easier here is a document to download containing things you may hear when you start volunteering. If you ever come across anything you don't understand, never be afraid to ask!
"Being Division Commissioner gives me an opportunity to build great relationships with other volunteers and units in the wider area, helping them deliver good guiding and using my experience to help units grow and thrive, as well as helping volunteers self develop in their roles and confidence"
Claire, Division Commissioner
"It's not just our young members who gain skills and experiences in Girlguiding - "just" standing in front of a room full of Guides and coming up with an activity off the cuff because your plans haven't come together the way you thought they would gives you great problem solving skills under pressure, very handy for life outside guiding too!"
Heather, Guide Leader