The County Team
Below
are details of our County Team. These are people who can help you and your
girls.
Contact names and numbers are available in the County Directory or from the Guide Office.
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ArchivistThe Archivist is the caretaker of a collection of Guiding Memorabilia (uniforms, badges, books, photographs etc.) within Sheffield and is keen to share interest and knowledge of Guiding Heritage. The Archivist can help Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members with sections of their badge work using her knowledge and memorabilia. She can also assist Adult members of the Movement with displays and exhibitions of past Guiding.
Arts TeamThe role of the Arts Adviser is to ensure that the Arts, in the broadest sense, are encouraged in the programme. Assistant Advisers in particular areas of expertise are often appointed to assist with this. The Arts Adviser may organise training, events and projects and is responsible for informing and enthusing about events organised in Region, Nationally and with outside organisations. She is available to support the Unit Guider and to act as a source of contacts, information and equipment for Arts activities.
CeremonialThe Ceremonial Adviser is available to help anyone with formal and informal ceremonies for events at Unit, District, or Division level.
Criminal Records Bureau Co-ordinatorNot as scary as it sounds! The role of the CRB co-ordinator is to ensure that when Girlguiding Sheffield becomes part of the nationwide criminal records checking system the process runs smoothly and everyone knows how it will work for them.
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Division and District CommissionersCommissioners support unit Guiders at local level and encourage them to keep up to date. They may organise events and trainings to be held in their area.
Commissioners also support their Division and the Commissioner; they pass on information received and promote events and trainings. They also feed information and comments back from their unit Guiders.Duke of Edinburgh's Award Adviser
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adviser oversees all aspects of the Award for members who are registered as candidates within the Guide Association. She is considered to be part of both the Outdoor Team and the Senior Section Team. Her role includes organising training, checking the candidates log books and encouraging them to complete the Award to the best of their ability.International
The International Adviser is responsible for organising international activities in the County and for the selection of members who want to go on trips overseas. She can give advice and support to Unit Guiders planning to take groups overseas.______________________________Go to Top of Page______________________________
LeadershipThe Leadership Team is responsible for the organisation and administration of the Association's Leadership Scheme, which is open to Adults and Young Leaders aged 16 and over.
Mentor Co-ordinator
When a potential new Guider starts work on the Leadership Scheme our mentor co-ordinator will find someone to help her through it all. She will also ensure that the mentors are happy with what they are asked to do, and holds regular meetings and arranges training for them.
Members with Special Needs
This Adviser can help any Guider who has a member with Special Needs of any age in her Unit and help adapt the programme to suit needs.Outdoor Activities Team
This team is led by the Outdoor Activity Adviser. To help her she has a Camp Adviser who is responsible for all aspects of camping within Girlguiding Sheffield and a Holiday Adviser who is responsible for all aspects of Holidays for all sections. The Water Activities Adviser is responsible for all water activities and the Walking Adviser is responsible for all aspects of walking and training Guiders to enable them to take their members out and about. The team is available to help Guiders of all Sections to enable their members to enjoy the Out of Doors.______________________________Go to Top of Page______________________________
Press and Public RelationsThis Adviser is there to help promote Guiding to the wider community through the media and can give advice, support and assistance with publicity on and for specific occasions at Unit, District, Division and Girlguiding Sheffield level. She has a stock of materials that can be borrowed for such events.
Programme and TrainingTraining and keeping up to date is an important part of being a Guider. Training on a variety of topics are arranged at all levels.
Section AdvisersThe Senior Section Adviser offers advice and guidance to Ranger and Young Leader Guiders, keeps records of and offers support to Young Leaders and Guiders and organises events for the Senior Section. She is also responsible for members who are working towards the Queens Guide Award.
The Guide, Brownie and Rainbow Advisers are there to support Guiders of their respective sections and to pass on information about any changes and incentives for their section. They are also likely to be involved in the organisation of events that their sections take part in, and to make recommendations for training and the programme for their section.______________________________Go to Top of Page______________________________
Student Co-ordinator
Our student co-ordinator is in contact with local students who are Young Leaders or Guiders, or who want to be! She is in touch with the local universities and will arrange for Girlguiding Sheffield to be present at student fairs and show a friendly face for young women who want to be involved with Guiding in the city.
Youth ForumThe Youth Forum is a channel to promote the views of young women at all levels within The Guide Association. Sheffield has two representatives, who are members of the Association aged between 16 and 25. The Council sits at Regional level 2 or 3 times a year and discusses issues that are prevalent within the Association.
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Walking GroupThis group meets regularly to walk together. They occasionally plan a long distance walk over several days. Dates and starts of planned walks are given in Guide News.
Web MistressOur webmistress keeps our website up to date, and will watch out for items of interest for both girls and Guiders within Girlguiding Sheffield to add to the site. Keep feeding her with information and pictures so she doesn't go hungry!
