Section Adviser - Rainbow, Brownie or Guide

A Section Adviser is:

Appointed for an initial term of three years and may be reappointed for a further period of up to two years; this is not automatic and the usual term of appointment is three years.

This role can be shared.

Functions can include:

• Maintaining relationships throughout the County
• Promoting the ethos of Guiding throughout the County
• Attending County Guiding Development meetings as necessary – these meetings are normally once each school term
• Supporting the unit leaders within the County within the particular section with advice, support and programme ideas
• Where necessary assisting with the Leadership Qualification modules and the provision of one to one trainings if appropriate
• Meeting with the Leadership Co-ordinator to review Leadership training books of your particular section.
• Assisting the County Guiding Development team and County Trainers with the introduction of any new programme material relating to the section
• Upon request attend unit meetings
• Provide advice and sign posting to resources for new qualifications and opportunities for leaders and unit members
• Distributing information about training opportunities both inside and outside the County – this could be via the County Update or through the Guiding Development Meeting whichever is the most efficient way of doing so.

The County Guide or Brownie Section Adviser should:

• Be in sympathy with the aims and principles of Girlguiding UK
• Be a good communicator. Be a good listener. Be enthusiastic
• Be confident. Have tact, diplomacy and flexibility. 
• Have a sense of humour.
• Have patience and understanding. 
• Understand confidentiality of personal information.

Please note: No-one is expected to have all of these skills at the outset as, many of these skills and qualities will be acquired and developed throughout the appointment term.

If this type of role is of interest to you please complete an Indication of Interest form or if you know someone who may suit this role please complete a Nomination Form and forward to the County Commissioner.