More leaders are required to help run the 35 Guide units in Scarborough.
The Girl Guide units locally have around 450 members.
Division Commissioner - Amelia Forest - says being a leader is a rewarding experience and says many people are surprised by Girlguiding's modern outlook.
Amelia Forest says there has been an increase in interest in the guiding movement locally which means they now have a waiting list.
Anyone interested in becoming a Guide leader can apply via the Girl Guides website at https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/
Nationally, Girlguiding has reported a 20 per cent increase in its young membership (members aged 4-18) since 2021 from 239,222 up to 290,468. In the last year the charity has seen the highest number of young member enquiries submitted since 2015, with 184,000 young member enquiries submitted in 2021 alone. The charity now has 56,882 girls and young women on it’s waiting list wanting to join either a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide or Ranger unit.
Angela Salt OBE, CEO Girlguiding said:
“The pressures girls and young women face in their every day lives are relentless, with many worries further exacerbated by the pandemic. Research has shown how being part of a youth group can positively impact mental wellbeing and it’s now more than ever that Girlguiding has an invaluable role to play in continuing to support girls’ wellbeing.
“It’s fantastic to see our offer acknowledged through the significant amount of girls wanting to join, but we urgently need more adult volunteers to ensure that as many girls as possible have access to both the support and opportunities Girlguiding provides to build confidence and resilience, learn new skills and have lots of fun and adventures with friends.
“We encourage anyone considering volunteering to take a look at the benefits on offer at Girlguiding – from meeting new people and gaining skills to simply knowing that by giving your time, you are making a positive contribution to the lives of girls and young women.”
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