Warm Welcome

We know that first impressions matter, so here's some guidance to help you onboard new volunteers and give them the best welcome possible.

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Welcome to Girlguiding video

Share the link below with potential volunteers. The video will help them to learn more about Girlguiding’s network, understand the different volunteer roles we offer, and discover the learning and development opportunities available.

Check out the video
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Region warm welcome email

The region contacts all adult volunteer enquirers within 7 days of their enquiry, introducing Girlguiding, and the London and South East England region, sharing the Welcome to Girlguiding video and other relevant links, as well as detailing the next steps.

Read the email here
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Volunteer enquirer journey

Here's a visual journey of the steps an enquirer with take after registering to become a volunteer. This is a great resource for commissioners and recruiters to share with new volunteers and help guide conversations about the volunteer enquirer journey.

See the journey
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Volunteer warm welcome grant

Our volunteer warm welcome grant is available to support units in welcoming new volunteers. The £50 grant can be used for training or uniform, helping volunteers to have the best start to their guiding experience.

Individual application form
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Welcoming new unit volunteers

Giving new volunteers a warm welcome makes all the difference. Here are some useful tips for welcoming new volunteers at unit level.

See here
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