Girl Guiding groups in South Holland face closure unless more volunteers come forward it’s been warned.
There’s currently a waiting list for girls to become either Girl Guides, Brownies or Rainbows because there’s not enough adult leaders, Claire Hemstock said.
She herself is a leader at Moulton Rainbows and made the claim while presenting five long service awards for some of the volunteers who help keep the movement going in the area.
“These leaders call upon the community to support them with the volunteering as they need help with running their units and other units in the district are facing closure at Christmas if leaders don’t come forward,” Claire said. “Girls are on the waiting list to join as more houses are being built in the district but volunteer leaders are not coming forward.
“Benefits of volunteering-include sharing and developing your skills such as teamwork, leadership, organisation, motivation and communication, meeting new people especially if you are new to the area, taking a refreshing break from your everyday routine and having fun.
“Primarily we are searching for volunteers who can help on a regular basis but Girl Guiding is flexible and you can still make an impact in a supporting role.”
Recently five leaders were given long service awards.
Rachel Ransom, of Moulton Rainbows and Karen Johnson both received certificates for 20 years of service.
Debbie Machin, of Holbeach Rainbows, was given an award in recognition of ten years of volunteering and Catherine Burr, of Holbeach Brownies, for five years.
Margaret Coe, of Moulton Brownies, has also been recognised for five years service, though she was unable to attend on the night.
“We congratulate them on their achievements,” said Claire.
Anyone looking to volunteer with the Girl Guides can visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested
