Whether you’re a young member or a volunteer, joining a Lone unit is great for girls who can’t attend regular meetings. This is an easy way to get involved with Girlguiding that’s flexible and fits around your needs.
Can’t attend regular meetings? Independent guiding could be the answer!
Independent guiding aims to give all girls and young women the chance to join in the fun and adventure of Girlguiding.
Independent guiding is flexible, meaning that I can choose when it suits me to try out activities, without having to commit to a weekly meeting that I couldn’t fit into my schedule! It also means that I can take time out during exam periods, and have an exciting pile of things to do during the holidays.
Independent guiding means getting all the benefits of being a Girlguiding member in a way that fits around your needs and schedule. It’s fun, flexible and full of the same great opportunities. Instead of going to weekly meetings, girls keep in touch through email, text, phone calls, post, working on different activities and badges and meeting up at exciting events.
Any girl or young woman aged 5-25 can! There are independent guiding units for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and members of The Senior Section. The groups also gather together for special events and occasions.
It doesn’t matter if there’s no specific unit for Lones in the area – girls and adults can still take part. If they are already a member, they should speak to their leader or local commissioner to find out what options are available.
If they’re not already a member, they’ll need to register their interest, stating that they would like to become a Lone by completing the ‘Other information’ comment box.
Independent guiding members are still full members of Girlguiding Scotland. This means they have access to all the same opportunities that members attending units have like going to camps, international trips, joining in with events like TARTAN GIG and having your say through our youth forum Speak Out. Members have even completed the Baden-Powell Challenge Award and gained their Queen’s Guide award.