Calgary Area Information

For more than 100 years, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada has been the leading organization dedicated solely to girls, offering fun and relevant programming to more than 7 million girls across Canada.

Today's Guiding is a safe, inclusive all-girl environment that invites girls to challenge themselves, find their voice, meet new frinds and make a difference in the world. Over 70,000 girls and young women are currently Members in Canada, with leadership provided by more than 18,000 dedicated Member-volunteers.

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Girl Guides of Canada is an organization made up of many types of volunteers.

Current volunteer opportunities in the Calgary Area are listed below. If any of these positions interest you, please complete and submit the Volunteer Application Form (Word).

Area Commissioner

The Area Commissioner is the leader of her Area and Chair of her Area Council. She provides leadership and, in her role on the Provincial Council, has input into decisions that support the implementation of policies and programs at the Provincial level of the organization.

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Area Adviser - Camping

The Area Camping Adviser leads the camping committee to offer camping programming and Promote Camping and the outdoors within all levels of Guiding.

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Area Adviser - International

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Area Adviser - Membership

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Awards Committee

The Area Awards Team promotes and facilitates the recognition of Members for service to Guiding and the community, and of non-members for their service to Guiding.

For more information contact any-calgaryvolunteerawards@girlguides.ca.

Awards Lead

Lead the Area Awards Team to promote and facilitate the recognition of Members for service to Guiding and the community, and of non-members for their service to Guiding.

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Committee - Camping

For more information contact any-calgarycamping@girlguides.ca.

To become an event volunteer please complete the Calgary Area Camping Volunteer Registration form and someone from the camping committee will be in touch with you.

Committee - Membership

Membership Committee Description

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Committee - Nominations and Search

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Committee - Program

Program Committee Description

For more information contact any-calgaryprogram@girlguides.ca.

Committee - Public Relations and Communications

Public Relations and Communications Committee Description

For more information contact any-calgarypr@girlguides.ca.

Committee - Training

Are you interested in sharing your Guiding knowledge and experience with other Guiders? Would you like to become a GGC Trainer?

For more information about requirements, contact any-calgarytraining@girlguides.ca.

Deputy Area Commissioner

The Deputy Area Commissioner supports the Calgary Area Commissioner by actively keeping District Commissioners and Area Advisers informed. As part of the Area Commissioner Team she will support and manage tasks as assigned by the Area Commissioner. The Deputy Area Commissioner is a three year term, usually coinciding with the Area Commissioner's term.

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

District Commissioner

The District Commissioner liaises between Calgary Area and supports her Guiders within her District, creates a strong and extensive support team to help accomplish her duties, and creates a positive Guiding atmosphere for leaders and girls. Did you know that District Commissioners do not have to simultaneously be Unit Guiders? Did you know that a District Commissioner can have up to 3 deputies? The District Commissioner is three year term. Positions are available in the following districts: Adelaide Glenn, Patterson, Sarcee Hills, Deerfoot, Co-West, Westglen, and Beth Riddoch. Please submit your application no lather than April 15, 2023.

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Deputy District Commissioner

The Deputy District Commissioner supports the District Commissioner, her Guiders within her District and creates a positive Guiding atmosphere for leaders and girls. As part of the District Commissioner Team she will support and manage tasks as assigned by the District Commissioner. The Deputy District Commissioner is a three year term. Applications will start on April 15 and continue until all positions are filled.

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Financial Information Support Team Committee

The Financial Information Support Team (FIST) is currently looking to recruit some new members. If you have a background in accounting/bookkeeping, this is the position for you! The FIST committee provides support to the district and unit treasurers in multiple ways, including overseeing the review of district and unit books semi-annually, reviewing budgets in the fall, reviewing trip binders, and answering email inquiries. In addition, the committee provides semi-annual District Commissioner and District Treasurer (DC/DT) workshops where we provide an overview of different bookkeeping topics.

Any interested members can contact any-calgarytreasurer@girlguides.ca.

Link President

Link President Description

For more information contact any-calgarynominations@girlguides.ca.

Unit Guider

At our core are the women who volunteer in Spark, Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder, Ranger, and Trex units as Guiders. No experience is necessary, and training is provided. If you like to work with children and youth, this is the opportunity for you!

For more information contact email any-calgarymembership@girlguides.ca.

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