Girl Guides of Canada-BC

A Bridging Member is a youth member who has completed the Ranger program, but not yet reached the age of majority in their province/territory (19 in British Columbia). Depending on your birthday, Bridging Members may be 17 or 18.

If you have finished Rangers but not yet 19, send the A5.P Registration form to screening@girlguides.ca, and let them know you would like to become a Bridging Member for the upcoming Guiding year. You can also phone 1-877-564-6188 for information.

Yes. The Bridging Member registration fee is the same as a girl member fee. However, many areas will pay this fee for you. Check with your Guider who will contact your area commissioner.

You can register as soon as the Guiding year ends or as soon as you finish your Ranger program. You can register in a specific unit, with a District, and/or with a Link unit.

In the month following your 19th birthday, you will be contacted (via the email associated with your iMIS profile) to complete a screening to become an adult member.

No. A Bridging Member is still considered a youth member and is therefore not required to have a police record check.

Absolutely! While you cannot be a Guider until you are 19, you are encouraged to register with a unit as part of the leader team.

Yes, Link Members are 18 to 30 years, so you are welcome to join and meet other young adults. For more information on joining a Link unit contact bc-link@girlguides.ca.

Here are a few reasons why this is a great next step:

• Membership in the largest organization promoting opportunities for girls and women in Canada;
• Access to scholarships, travel opportunities and trainings;
• A smooth transition to Adult Membership (Guider) when you turn 19;
• Communication –Guidepost, and event emails – so you can stay up to date;
• Volunteer opportunities with units, committees, or councils;
• Fantastic skills to add to your resume, such as leadership, organization, curriculum development, working with youth, and much more!

We would love for you to continue and become an Adult Member to mentor youth. There are many different routes you can take as a volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada. Whether you choose to be a Guider with a unit, a Link Member, or a camp volunteer, there is something for everyone. You can also join a Council in your district, area, provincially, or nationally. For more information on opportunities contact bc-membership@girlguides.ca.

Not only do these experiences enhance your resume, they connect you with inspiring women from across the country and beyond. To start your adult membership journey, complete the A1 Adult Membership Application form now!