This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds through a webinar. This is open to all young leaders and young external volunteers.
To enable young volunteers to help create a safe space, this training will show you how to create a healthy, safe, welcoming and fun environment for every girl.
Objectives
By the end of this session the participants will:
• Explore and understand the Girlguiding code of conduct and how it applies to you.
• Discover the importance of treating everyone in your unit according to their needs and not having biases or favourites.
• Learn some quick tips for self-care while you’re volunteering.
This training will take place Wednesday 14 May, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
To book your place, click here.
Going Away With Training March 14, 2025The East county cluster is hosting a Going Away With training
This training will take place at Springfield Park Activity Centre, Rochdale, and will begin at 9:30am.
The training is for qualified leaders wishing to undertake their Going Away With Qualification to take their unit on a residential, or leaders already qualified who would like a refresher.
This training has been opened up to everyone in the region, so please share this with your members.
If you have any members who would like to book on, please contact: chris.joyce@girlguidingnwe.org.uk
Let’s Get Mentoring March 18, 2025This webinar is aimed at leaders who are thinking of becoming a mentor or want a refresher on the mentoring process after a break.
This webinar will run 7-8:30pm.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
It’s an interactive virtual session, where you can talk to other mentors in the chat box.
Please note, this course is only for those who are over 18.
To book your place click here.
Programme Day March 20, 2025Looking for a chance to reinvigorate your programme? Join us in May for Programme Day! Whether you’re new to leading, or you’ve been doing it for years, there’s something here for you. This is an opportunity to attend trainer-facilitated sessions focusing on the Girlguiding programme and how to make it work for your girls, as well as meeting other leaders from across the region.
There are two ticket options available, depending on your experience. Please choose carefully when you book:
Ticket Type One – New Leaders/Leaders in Training:
Ticket Type Two – For experienced Leaders:
This event is for members 18+
This is an in-person event at Region HQ, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD on Saturday 31 May 2025 10am – 2pm. To sign up for this event click here.
WAGGGS Leadership Mindsets March 20, 2025Join one of our trainers, Kate, to learn more about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts’ (WAGGGS) leadership model, and how you can use the six leadership mindsets not just in Girlguiding, but also in your personal and professional lives.
The six Leadership Mindsets are:
This event is open to leaders, unit helpers, and young leaders.
This event is taking place online on Saturday 7 June 2025 10 – 11am. Book you place here.
Travel Aboard Training May 7, 2025Perfect for anyone already in the early stages of planning a trip, or thinking of taking young members away. These trainings are few and far between (something we are working on!) so spaces are very limited – please book below to secure your place.
Guiding uniform to be worn.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.
Girlguiding North West England, Guiding Road, PR2 5PD
Please arrive from 9:30am for a 10am start. The day will finish at 4pm.
Click here to book your place!
A Safe Space for 14 – 17 year olds December 10, 2024This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds through a webinar. This is open to all young leaders and young external volunteers.
To enable young volunteers to help create a safe space, this training will show you how to create a healthy, safe, welcoming and fun environment for every girl.
Objectives
By the end of this session the participants will:
• Explore and understand the Girlguiding code of conduct and how it applies to you.
• Discover the importance of treating everyone in your unit according to their needs and not having biases or favourites.
• Learn some quick tips for self-care while you’re volunteering.
This training will take place Monday 23 June, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
To book your place, click here.
Let’s Get Mentoring March 18, 2025This webinar is aimed at leaders who are thinking of becoming a mentor or want a refresher on the mentoring process after a break.
This webinar will run 7-8:30pm.
By the end of the session you will be able to:
It’s an interactive virtual session, where you can talk to other mentors in the chat box.
Please note, this course is only for those who are over 18.
To book your place click here.
Young Leader Training Day May 1, 2025
10:15am-3pm at Region HQ, Preston, PR2 5PD
We’re holding a Young Leader support day, and we’d love to see you there! This is an opportunity for you to begin three modules of the Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP), speak to region experts for advice on all things relating to Young Leaders, and spend time with other Young Leaders from across the North West.
You’ll begin three YLDP modules:
To book your place click here
A Safe Space for 14 – 17 year olds December 10, 2024This training is a chance to complete A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds through a webinar. This is open to all young leaders and young external volunteers.
To enable young volunteers to help create a safe space, this training will show you how to create a healthy, safe, welcoming and fun environment for every girl.
Objectives
By the end of this session the participants will:
• Explore and understand the Girlguiding code of conduct and how it applies to you.
• Discover the importance of treating everyone in your unit according to their needs and not having biases or favourites.
• Learn some quick tips for self-care while you’re volunteering.
This training will take place Monday 14 July, 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
To book your place, click here.