As a parent or guardian you may be interested in supporting your child in her Guiding activities. If you'd like to help out at your local unit there are a variety of ways to do this without committing to a permanent or regular role.

Unit Helpers and occasional helpers

For those who don't wish to commit to becoming a Leader but do want to work in the unit with girls and young women, the role of a Unit Helper is perfect. Helpers are vital to Guiding, not least because Girlguiding UK has a recommended adult-to-child ratio. Unit Helpers can be either male or female, aged 18-65. Occasional helpers can be any age. They can wear section wear if they choose. How often helpers work with units varies and is up to individuals; you may be part of a helpers' rota.

Support roles

There are plenty of important jobs that can be done in your own time and from your own home, from helping with unit accounts or administration, lending a hand with fundraising to taking part in a one-off session with your local unit, teaching girls skills to help them acquire a badge. Speak to your daughter's Unit Leader to find out more about how you can help out in any of these roles.