Girlguiding Volunteers Needed – Unit Helpers (across Bexley, Sidcup & Joydens Wood)

Girlguiding Volunteers Needed – Bexley & Joydens Wood Units

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our local Girlguiding units in Bexley and Joydens Wood as Unit Helpers. In this role, you’ll support girls across all age groups — Rainbows (4–7), Brownies (7–10), Guides (10–14) and Rangers (14–18) — helping them enjoy activities such as games, crafts, badge work, trips, camps and more.

You’ll work alongside a friendly and experienced volunteer team to create fun, empowering experiences for girls in your local community. If you enjoy working with young people, being creative, and making a positive difference, we’d love to welcome you.

Girlguiding is the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated entirely to girls, with 300,000 members aged 4–18 who come together to laugh, learn, grow and have adventures. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Volunteering with us is simple — just three easy steps and you’re ready to get started. You’ll have fun supporting girls while gaining valuable skills that can boost your confidence and enhance your CV.

By volunteering locally in Bexley and Joydens Wood, you’ll help girls build confidence, make lifelong friendships and discover new interests.

There are many ways to get involved — from leading activities to supporting behind the scenes — and every role makes a difference.

Join us and help more girls thrive in Girlguiding. Create magical moments together and make a real impact in a way that fits around your life.

What skills do I need?

Team work Fun loving Trustworthy Approachable

Volunteering as a Unit Helper gives people a surprisingly strong set of skills — the kind that employers love and that genuinely build confidence.

Skills You’ll Gain as a Girlguiding Unit Helper

• Leadership and teamwork:  Supporting activities, helping run sessions and working alongside other volunteers builds practical leadership experience and strong teamwork skills.

• Communication skills:  You’ll learn how to communicate clearly with children, parents and other volunteers

• Creativity and problem‑solving:  From planning crafts to adapting games on the spot, you’ll become confident thinking creatively and finding solutions quickly.

• Organisation and planning:  Helping prepare sessions, badges, trips and events develops excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Confidence working with young people:  You’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting girls aged 4–18, helping them grow and guiding them through new challenges.

• Safeguarding awareness:  You’ll learn how to create a safe, supportive environment.

• Event and activity delivery:  From weekly meetings to bigger trips and camps, you’ll gain experience in running engaging activities.

• Community engagement:  You’ll become part of a local network, building relationships and contributing to your community in a meaningful way.

• Transferable workplace skills:  Time management, responsibility, reliability, adaptability — all the things employers look for.