Girlguiding Poole provides weekly groups, activities and adventures for girls and young women aged four to 18. Local Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers meet across Poole, including Parkstone, Canford Heath, Branksome and Wallisdown. Led by trained volunteers, sessions help members build confidence, friendships and practical skills through games, crafts, outdoor activities, badges, community projects, camps and trips. Families can search for nearby units and register their interest through Girlguiding’s official website.
Local area: Poole East Division, covering Poole, Parkstone, Canford Heath, Branksome and Wallisdown
County office: Girlguiding Dorset, Suite 1, Jellicoe House, Admiralty Park, Station Road, Holton Heath, Poole
Postcode: BH16 6HX
Telephone: 01202 620006
Email: office@girlguidingdorset.org.uk
Website: girlguidingdorset.org.uk
Individual groups meet at different community venues and on different evenings. Families should register online and search by postcode to see the units closest to them.
Girlguiding gives girls a space to enjoy new experiences, make friends and develop confidence away from school. Local units are led by volunteers and follow Girlguiding’s national programme, with activities adapted to each age group.
Poole’s units form part of Girlguiding Dorset, which has more than 4,000 members across the county.
Girlguiding is divided into four main sections:
Not every venue provides every section, and some units may have waiting lists.
Activities vary between units but can include:
The programme is designed to be girl-led, allowing members to explore their interests and take on new challenges at an appropriate pace.
Parents and carers can register a child’s interest online and select up to three nearby units. A local volunteer will then provide information about meeting times, availability, costs and any waiting list.
Where space is available, children may be invited to attend a trial meeting before formally joining. Subscription fees vary between units and are normally paid monthly or termly.
Adults can support Girlguiding Poole as unit leaders, occasional helpers or volunteers assisting with administration, activities and trips. Opportunities range from regular weekly involvement to helping for a few hours at selected events.
Volunteers do not need previous Girlguiding experience, and training and support are provided.
Please complete this form to request more information.
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