Check out this resource bank for new ways to find volunteers in employability spaces, and top tips for using guiding in CVs and interviews.

This checklist will help leaders give new volunteers a warm welcome

This welcome book gives you all the information you need to get started in your new and exciting role. We suggest you read it and then discuss it with whoever is supporting your induction – for example your mentor,…

Support completing the forms and other helpful advice.

Buddy-up new volunteers with more experienced members while they settle into their roles.

If you have a new volunteer team that are also taking on opening a new unit, make sure they receive a copy of this free kit, ordered via trading services.

Help new volunteers find a role that is right for them by explaining the range of learning and development opportunities available through Girlguiding. It’ll also offer reassurance that they’re not expected to know everything straight away! Order free printed…

This resource is for anybody in, or embarking on, a unit leadership role in guiding. Whether you’re a helper or running the group, it will help you to understand a little more about delivering a great guiding experience for…

Help new volunteers keep track of what’s involved in the recruitment process using this action plan. Printed copies are available for free from Girlguiding Scotland shops and depots.

Starting a new voluntary role can be daunting. Role descriptions are a useful tool for talking about expectations around time commitment and tasks. Visit the Girlguiding website to explore what’s available or contact Scottish Headquarters for help to personalise…

This powerpoint can be used alongside the Girlguiding Volunteer Induction Session template.

This pack will help commissioners run practical, consistent and engaging induction sessions for prospective adult members.

Find top tips and ideas for organising different types of welcome events – from tasters to structured meetings – in this colourful guide.

This checklist is designed to support commissioners with the induction of new volunteers. Printed copies can be ordered via Girlguiding Scotland shops and depots

If it’s your responsibility to get back to new enquiries you can use these email templates and phone prompts to help you get back to new volunteers quickly. Adapt theses as you need to, to include local information.

Use these templates to ask parents, businesses or schools, colleges and universities to support your volunteer recruitment activities and reduce your waiting lists.