2027 International Adventures

Ready to take guiding global with Girlguiding London and South East England as a leader?

Leader Recruitment for 2027 Region International Adventures

Imagine exploring new countries, meeting fellow Guides and Scouts around the world, and sharing unforgettable adventures with young people. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love you to apply to be part of one of our leadership teams for one of our international trips in 2027.

Being part of an international leadership team is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Over 18 months, you’ll work alongside three other leaders and a group of 12 enthusiastic young people to shape, plan, and enjoy an adventure like no other. Along the way, you’ll develop new skills, make lifelong friendships, and create memories that will stay with you forever.

We’re currently exploring lots of exciting destinations for our 2027 teams – perhaps interrailing across Europe, backpacking in Southeast Asia, attending a Jamboree in Canada or discovering South America. Wherever the groups travel, the focus will be on exploring, connecting with local Guides/Scouts, and travelling thoughtfully, with the environment always in mind.

What being a leader involves

As a leader, you’ll be part of the full journey:

Planning and running three preparation weekends with your group before the trip.
Supporting the young people as they plan, prepare, and get ready for their adventure.
Travelling with your team for 2–3 weeks in summer 2027
Celebrating together at a reunion soon after your return to the UK.

One leader in each team will need the Going Away With Travelling Abroad module – but if you don’t already have it, you’ll be supported to gain it.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome leaders from all backgrounds. You might be a Guide or Ranger leader already familiar with this age group, or a Rainbow/Brownie leader keen to take on something new. You may have experience of international Guiding or perhaps you’ve only led UK trips so far. You will want to have had previous residential experience with girls so you understand more about what is involved.

What matters most is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and commit, and having already completed your adult leader qualification.

While every leader does need to apply individually, we also welcome applications from established teams who’d like to lead together – you should each fill in the form and indicate at the appropriate question that you want to be considered as a ready-made team.

Costs and fundraising

We expect each adventure to cost between £2,200–£3,200, and you’ll be encouraged to fundraise and apply for grants to support your trip, the same as the girls. The region does provide a substantial grant towards leaders costs.

Key dates

Applications close: Saturday 17 January 2026 at 10pm
References due: Thursday 29 January 2026
Leader selection day: Saturday 14 March 2026 (in person in London)

The leader selection day will be a fun, in-person event with lots of team activities to help you get to know other leaders and discover more about what these trips involve. Leadership teams will be confirmed early in the summer term, with young people selected by the end of July 2026.

Other important dates

First leader team-building day: Saturday 16 May 2026, London
Girl selection: the weekend of 20 & 21 June 2026 (you’ll need to attend at least 1 day if possible)
Further meeting dates will be set once the leadership teams are in place

How to apply

Please complete the leader application form before 10pm on Saturday 17 January 2026.

Please ask a commissioner (district, division or county) to fill out the leader reference form by Thursday 29 January 2026. If you’re unsure who your commissioner is, you’ll find them listed in the directory on GO – or ask your local team.

Application form Reference form

Find out more at an information session

Want to know more before you apply? Come along to one of our short Zoom sessions. Please register in advance using one of the links below (Zoom will then send you the meeting link and an optional diary invitation):

You can also read about our past adventures.

Don’t miss out – this is your chance to inspire, support, and travel the world with guiding. Apply now and help make 2027 unforgettable!

For questions, please contact our Region international adviser, Fie Rason, at international@girlguidinglaser.org.uk or your local county international advisor.