Growing our membership

Help us to grow guiding and attract more girls and volunteers across the UK

We've got plenty of ideas to help you find new girls and volunteers to help at your unit

We want to ensure that we reach as many girls as possible. And we want them to be supported by a strong network of enthusiastic leaders and volunteers. Here you'll find practical advice on recruiting more young members and adult volunteers for your unit. There are also tips on how you can keep your current girls coming back to guiding and moving up sections. 

Recruiting new girls

Here are some ideas to bring more girls to your unit

Retaining current girls

Keep your girls coming back and moving up sections

Recruitment marketing materials

Our top tips, tools and resources for growing guiding in your area

Recruiting new volunteers

Increasing volunteer numbers is about flexibility, communication and ongoing support

Get the most out of guiding

Learning and development

All the skills you need to give girls the best guiding experiences - from leading and safeguarding to narrowboating.

Events and opportunities

There are so many things you can do with Girlguiding

Your progression as a volunteer

You can try out different roles in guiding during your time as a volunteer

Awards and recognition

Discover our awards that celebrate members