Volunteer vacancies

Division commissioners

Do you have what it takes to move Girlguiding forward across a whole division, whilst leading a dedicated team?

The division commissioner role can be done as a job share with the option of a division team created to enable delegation of some of the commissioner tasks.

North, South East, and West division commissioners

There are presently 3 fantastic opportunities to influence and create real change in the county, as we seek new division commissioners in the following areas:

  • North division - covering Baldock, Hitchin, Letchworth, Royston and Stotfold.
  • South East division - covering Broxbourne, Cheshunt and Waltham Cross, Cuffley and Goffs Oak and Hoddesdon
  • West division - covering Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead North East, Hemel Hempstead North West, Hemel Hempstead South, Kings Langley and Tring

Make a positive difference to others and improve opportunities for girls and young women.

Further details of what the role entails can be found below.

Please apply via [email protected]

Role description for North, South East, and West division commissioners

County teams

We have fantastic volunteers who look to the county for guidance, support and vision. We are looking for more volunteers to fully embrace the programme, spread passion and enthusiasm for guiding and to help Girlguiding Hertfordshire move forward.

Adventure and opportunity team

Outdoor activities advisers

As part of a team of outdoor activities advisers, you will be a specialist in a particular area, promoting local and national opportunities (both within guiding and externally) and encouraging young members to take part. 

Help create and support a range of outdoor opportunities within your specialist area.

You can find out more about what the role entails below and apply via [email protected].

Role description for Outdoor activities advisers

County residential lead volunteer - outdoor

Could you support volunteers who would like to gain their camp permit and Lead Away schemes so they can offer girls exciting residential opportunities?

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer, to promote, encourage and be responsible for the county’s camping and residential holidays and provide opportunities for girls to gain their qualifications.

This will be a shared role, working with the county residential lead volunteer - indoor, who focus’ predominantly on indoor residentials.

You can find out more about what the role entails below and apply via [email protected].

Role description for County residential lead volunteer - outdoor

County Duke of Edinburgh's Award lead volunteer

Acting as the main point of contact for members undertaking, or looking to start, their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) through guiding in Hertfordshire. You would be responsible for organising training and assessed expeditions for the Bronze Award, supported by the county walking team, as well as liaising with other counties for Silver and Gold Award expeditions.

To apply for this role, you must be aged 18 or over and it would be beneficial to have previously completed the DofE Award or have demonstrable knowledge of the DofE programme (Bronze, Silver and Gold), hold the Going Away with licence (including the camping module), as well as prior walking experience.

You can find out more about what the role entails below and apply via [email protected].

Role description for County Duke of Edinburgh's Award lead volunteer

Promote and grow team

County environment and sustainability lead volunteer

This exciting new county role has been created to help reduce our environmental impact and work to make all properties within Girlguiding Hertfordshire more sustainable and environmentally friendly (with a special focus on the county centre).

You should be passionate about the environment and be able to think analytically and critically in order to suggest ways to reduce our environmental impact and create a strategic plan. Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of environmental law would be beneficial but is not essential.

You can find out more about what the role entails below and apply via [email protected].

Role description for County environment and sustainability lead volunteer

Trainers

Covering Hertfordshire*, regional trainers specialising in 1st response courses are essential to giving our members the skills they need to conduct their Guiding responsibilities.

1st reponse trainers

Anglia training team are looking for qualified first aiders who would like to become Girlguiding specialist 1st response trainers.

Would you like to pass on your knowledge and experience to other volunteers?

As a Girlguiding trainer you will be supported with the aid of a tutor, through your flexible learning and provided with resources to acquire the skills to become a vital role model. You will then specialise on the delivery of first aid in a practical environment, ensuring excellence and consistency by delivering high quality first aid courses to Girlguiding’s syllabus requirements.

If you are interested in this vital role you can find out more and apply via email [email protected]

*You may be asked to assist with training volunteers from other counties within the Anglia region.