Guides need more leaders

Rainbows & Brownie article

More volunteers are needed to keep up with the growing demand from girls in Wilmslow wishing to become Rainbows and Brownies.

Girlguiding in Wilmslow is currently offering around 240 girls and young women the opportunity to meet, follow the Guiding programme and explore the wider world - and more are waiting to join the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK.

At the moment 28 girls aged 4 to 5 years old are on the waiting list to become Rainbows and 20 girls aged 6 to 7 years old and wanting to become Brownies in Wilmslow.

Lynn Bond, District Administrator and Guide Leader, said "In Wilmslow we are fortunate to have two Rainbow units and four Brownie Units. More Leaders would allow those units to increase the number of girls who can join them and if we were able to form a new team of leaders we could open a further Rainbow unit which would be wonderful.

"In forward planning a number of years ago Girlguiding announced that due to a higher 'girl birth rate' there would be a demand for places and it has reached us now!!."

Girlguiding can provide all sorts of opportunities and challenges for members in a place where they feel comfortable.
They make a difference in the community whilst adapting and developing what they do to continue to be relevant to the lives of girls and young women today.

Dorothy Bracegirdle, Rainbow Leader, said "The pleasure of seeing a five year old join Rainbows and grow into a confident Brownie is very rewarding for a Leader".

Jade Perera, Young Adult Leader, added "I have been a Leader for the past three years and during this time I have had the most amazing time! I have learnt a lot about teamwork and leadership which has enhanced my CV no end. I have had opportunities to try new things, which I may never have experienced without Girlguiidng."

If you are interested in volunteering email [email protected], call 0800 1695901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested.

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