Tag Archives: National Volunteer Week

Why I keep coming back to Guiding as a volunteer

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

I was a first-year university student when I signed up for a course that included a requirement of 10 hours of community service. “What a great time to get back to Guiding!” I thought to myself. I had been a … Continue reading →

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A Proud Mama Hen

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

I’ve been a parent volunteer for the last three years, since my daughter joined Guiding as a Spark. I can tell you that Girl Guides has been a great experience for me personally. Watching the girls learning, laughing and growing … Continue reading →

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Thank you x 74,340

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Week in and week out, we know just how much our volunteers give to girls in Guiding. You contribute on so many levels – as Unit Guiders, Trainers and Advisers, Commissioners and Treasurers, and Trefoil Guild and Link members. Thank … Continue reading →

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What’s next on your volunteering bucket list?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

As you scroll through Guidepost, Twitter and Facebook, have you ever been intrigued by the national volunteer postings? If you’re like me, you might think to yourself, who can volunteer for a national position? Do you need many years of … Continue reading →

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Guiding Girls Into Greatness (Part II)

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Though National Volunteer Week comes to a close, the commitment of our Guiding Stars continues.  On Wednesday, we spoke to Guiding Stars Sheryl Johnson and Liane Paixao. Today, we meet Angela David and Kristyn Simmons, the other volunteers featured in … Continue reading →

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Guiding Girls Into Greatness (Part 1)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

April 10 – 16 is National Volunteer Week and Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) is celebrating the volunteers who make Guiding possible – our Guiding Stars. Today, meet Guiding Stars Sheryl Johnson and Liane Paixao, featured in our new Guiding Stars … Continue reading →

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What is a Guiding Star?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

…a luminary …an individual who advises and inspires others … a Girl Guide leader who nurtures girls into greatness A Guiding Star is all of these things and so much more. To celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 10 –16) and … Continue reading →

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