Girl Guides of Canada Seeks Unit Guiders in Thompson - AI Generated Image
Girl Guides of Canada is actively recruiting volunteer Unit Guiders in Thompson, offering a chance to empower local girls and young women through friendship, challenges, and diverse activities.
Unit Guiders are the adult volunteers who lead programs for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, and Rangers, serving girls aged 5 to 17. Their role includes planning activities, encouraging leadership, and creating a safe and supportive space where girls can build confidence and take on new challenges.
Volunteers are provided with training, leadership development opportunities, and the chance to connect with a network of supportive women across the country. Girl Guides of Canada requires all new volunteers to complete screening, including a criminal record check and a vulnerable person check, to ensure a safe environment for participants.
The Thompson program is seeking additional leaders to help sustain and grow opportunities for girls in the community. Without enough Unit Guiders, local groups risk being scaled back or put on hold, limiting activities available to young people in the city.
Girl Guides of Canada, founded in 1910, is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Its mission is to enable girls to be confident, resourceful, and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. The presence of Guiding in Thompson reflects that mission in northern communities, where extracurricular options can be more limited.
Anyone interested in volunteering as a Unit Guider in Thompson is encouraged to reach out for more information about the role and how to apply.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
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