As the next step in our partnership with England Rugby, we'll soon be launching the Rainbows First Try rugby challenge pack, a brand new resource to introduce our youngest section to all the fun of rugby.
To celebrate, we're looking for 20 adult volunteers from Rainbow units for the exciting opportunity to represent Girlguiding as the Red Roses play New Zealand on Saturday 26 September. You'll carry out and hold banners before kick off, standing on pitch alongside the players in front of all the fans at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham as the anthems play. You will then join the fans in the stands for the match.
We ask that those joining the pitch pageantry will give the Rainbows First Try rugby challenge pack a try this term.
About you:
- You'll be an adult member (18+) of Girlguiding London and South East England region
- You volunteer as a leader or unit helper in a Rainbows unit
- You'll give the pack a try in your unit this term and let us know how you get on
- You have Girlguiding uniform you can wear on the day - this does not have to be the new uniform but can be if you have it - and are comfortable with the fact you'll be on TV
- You're physically able to carry a part of a large banner, move quickly on and off the pitch, and kneel down while the banners are folded
- You're able to make your own way to Allianz Stadium (there is no reserved parking)
Indicative timings:
9:15am - meet at the Allianz Stadium for rehearsals
3pm - kick off and enjoy the match
Cost:
Free, just cover your travel. If the cost of this is a barrier, you can apply for support under the Access to Guiding grant if chosen.
How to join:
We're taking expressions of interest for the 20 places we have available using the form below until 9am on Wednesday 9 September
We'll aim to ensure there is a good mix of members from within the region so that we can spread the excitement for rugby as widely as possible, and will use ballot selection within this.
Volunteers who have been successful in the ballot will be contacted by the end of that week, but we won’t be contacting unsuccessful volunteers. Do keep an eye on your inbox though as we may contact you if spaces become available later on.