WAGGGS is recruiting volunteers to join the Advisory Group for the Global Girl Research project. The scope of the research is to understand the value and relevance of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting for girls, across the Movement covering three areas: definitions, girl empowerment, and the girl-only space.
By February 2020, we will develop the research hypothesis, research methodology, literature review and apply for funding to continue the research with Member Organisations and girls in 2020.
Volunteering opportunity for:
Advisory Sub-group #1 – Specialists who have experience working directly with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts delivering programmes at grass-root level (five volunteers in total, from girl-only and co-educational MOs, one for each region)
Advisory Sub-group #2 -Specialists who either have girl studies or research experience (five volunteers in total from girl-only and co-educational MOs, one for each region)
Estimated time commitment – 10 hours. The working language for this volunteering opportunity is English.
The call for volunteers is open from 20th September until 24th October (11.59pm, London time). The results of the selection will be made public on 30th October.
How to apply…
1. Read the attached project overview document for more information: Global Girl Research – Project Overview (PDF)
2A. Apply on Mobilize – https://wagggs.mobilize.io/main/groups/13930/lounge/posts/385991?tab=comment
2.B Or send an email to Andreea Iosub at andreea.iosub@wagggs.org, attaching your CV and a short message explaining your motivation and relevant experiences (max. 250 words). Also, please attach the MO recommendation form. It can be downloaded from https://www.wagggs.org/en/what-we-do/volunteer/join-wagggs-volunteer-resource-pool/
Being selected for this volunteering opportunity, will require you to register on Mobilize, as we will use this platform for collaborative work on this project.
3. Make sure to mention in your message which Advisory sub-group (#1 or #2) you are applying for.
Good luck!