Girl Guides of Canada

Organization Type: Sports & Recreation
Address: 107-252 Esplanade West, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 0E9
Contact: Member Growth

Girl Guides is a catalyst for girls empowering girls. We provide girls age 5-17 with the opportunity to try new experiences, challenge themselves and build their confidence, all within a safe environment. Our volunteers help deliver a unique program that encourages girls to build life skills in outdoor adventure, financial literacy, mental health, advocacy and more. Together, we’re building a better world, by girls.

Girl Guides of Canada’s Volunteer Opportunities

Unit Leader

Organization: Girl Guides of Canada
Category: Sports and Recreation
Description: Girl Guides of Canada is looking for Unit Guiders in Kelowna. We empower young girls and women to be everything they want to be, and as a volunteer, you will help make that happen! Our …Read More

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