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  • Ep 17 - World Centers and WAGGGS with Guider Natalie

    Ep 17 - World Centers and WAGGGS with Guider Natalie
    2024/10/14

    This week we chat with Guider Natalie about the 5 world Centers and WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts). She shares her adventures at Pax Lodge and Sangam and ways you can get involved with WAGGGS. If you didn't want to go to a world center before, you will when you are done listening to this!

    Links from this episode:
    Exploring your World with Guider Natalie

    World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts - WAGGGS

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    33 分
  • Ep 16 - Pathfinders and the Canada Cord - Interview with Collette

    Ep 16 - Pathfinders and the Canada Cord - Interview with Collette
    2024/10/07

    On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Collette about her experience with in Outdoor Pathfinder Unit and the Canada Cord.

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    22 分
  • Ep 15 - Navigating Guiding with Depression

    Ep 15 - Navigating Guiding with Depression
    2024/01/21

    On this episode of Unit Leader 101 in honour of Bell Let's Talk Day, we are talking to Hayley about Guiding with Depression. Hayley shares her story, diagnosis and guiding experiences. Remembering that everyone's story and experiences are different, Hayley wanted to share her experiences and start the conversation about mental health. Take a listen Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list to you get notified when a new episode comes out here [00:00] - Intro [02:52] - Can you please share your story [05:32] - What had to change about how you lead in the Guiding world? [09:23] - Know yourself and set boundaries [11:15] - How have your guiders supported you? [16:34} - Advice for new guiders Key Points from this episode: - Know who you are as a guider, and what you can and cannot do - Depression is not a one size fits all approach, everyone's experiences are different - Guiding with depression comes down to self awareness - Use the resources that are in your community - Start the conversation about mental health. Links from this episode Bell Let's Talk If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share with all of your guiding leaders! Unit next time, don't forget to share, and be a good friend.
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    19 分
  • Ep 14 - The Fortitude Award - Interview with Winnifred

    Ep 14 - The Fortitude Award - Interview with Winnifred
    2024/01/14
    On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Winnifred, her experiences in Guiding, and how she overcomes adversity daily. Winnifred is the recipient of the Fortitude Award granted to guiders who show great courage and endurance in adversity. Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list to you get notified when a new episode comes out here [00:00] - Intro [00:51] - Can you please introduce yourself and tell us about your guiding experience [04:00] - All about the Fortitude Award [08:20] - Winnifred shares her story [18:06] - What is your favourite things you have done with your unit? [21:41} - Advice for new guiders Link to Guiding Awards information: Awards (girlguides.ca) If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share with all of your guiding leaders! Unit next time, don't forget to share, and be a good friend.
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    26 分
  • Ep 13 - Giving Back To Your Community - Interview with Jessica

    Ep 13 - Giving Back To Your Community - Interview with Jessica
    2024/01/08

    On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk to Jessica about all of the ways you and your unit can give back to the community in your area. We talk about experiences that she has done with her unit, as well as working with Resource Guiders, and what this Guiding Movement is all about!

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    28 分
  • Ep 12 - Volunteering outside of your unit - Interview with Karleena

    Ep 12 - Volunteering outside of your unit - Interview with Karleena
    2023/12/03

    On this episode we chat with Karleena from Newfoundland and Labrador council who has held many different roles at the Provincial and national levels within the organization. Find out about Youth Forum Advisor, Programming Committee and Girls First champion roles that you can get involved in!


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    24 分
  • Ep 11 - Guiding on a budget - Interview with Jane

    Ep 11 - Guiding on a budget - Interview with Jane
    2023/11/12
    On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Jane about guiding on a budget and ways to reduce costs for your units. Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list to you get notified when a new episode comes out here Or join us on Instagram @unitleader101 Key points from this episode: - Look at your unit finances over the entire year - A big cost is craft supplies, plan out crafts with recyclable materials and send a list home for what is needed - Thrift stores are a great resource for crafts - Use parents as resources - Don't be afraid to ask! - Reach out to your Trefoil guild - Listen to your kids and have conversations! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share with all of your guiding leaders! Unit next time, don't forget to share, and be a good friend.
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    30 分
  • Ep 10 - Recruiting New Leaders - Interview with Nicole

    Ep 10 - Recruiting New Leaders - Interview with Nicole
    2023/11/05
    On this episode of Unit Leader 101, we talk with Nicole about her experience recruiting and working with new leaders to your unit. Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list to you get notified when a new episode comes out here Or join us on Instagram @unitleader101 [00:00] - Intro [02:09] - Tell us about your experience recruiting new leaders [04:18] - What is the need for leaders in your area? [06:00] - What is the biggest challenge when recruiting new leaders? [08:01] - What types of events do you use for recruitment? [11:01} - What is successful / helpful when you are working with a new guider? Key Points from this episode: - Recruitment is just a conversation - Get to know your new guiders as a person, find out each other's strengths - Ensure your program is girl lead and get their input - When recruiting - ask to put up signs in your local community, attend community events and talk to anyone you can about guiding - Remind parents that we are all volunteers. The program will not run sometimes if we don’t have support from them. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share with all of your guiding leaders! Unit next time, don't forget to share, and be a good friend.
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    24 分