Paxmead are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our volunteer team. This site is a central focus for Girlguiding Surrey West and we would love to welcome you into our growing team. Here are our current volunteer vacancy roles:
Paddlesport Instructors
Our amazing boating team are responsible for running Paxmead’s water based sessions and events. As such, we are always on the lookout for new and active people to join our team! As a volunteer, you will be invited to help run boating sessions with groups of Guiding and Scouting individuals for brilliantly-fun events on the River Thames.
This opportunity is perfect for anyone looking to learn new skills or develop their existing knowledge! We welcome applicants of any level, both those who already hold boating instructor qualifications, and/or anyone wishing to train as one of our volunteer instructors.
As the role will be undertaken at Paxmead, we will require a DBS check and Girlguiding’s Safe Space Level 1&2 courses to be completed (which will be organised by the Paxmead team for all volunteers).
Training for your qualification will include, regular practice on the river and the completion of a couple of training day courses, before your qualifying test (participants must be at least 14 years old).
Management Committee Secretary
Paxmead Management Committee is looking for someone who can record committee meetings accurately and ensure all agenda items are covered in the allocated time during meetings.
There will be between 4-6 meetings a year, some of these will be on zoom in the evening but the majority will be during the day, face to face at Paxmead Riverside Base in Shepperton. This is a non-voting role but very much needed to support the committee.
Please contact Annabel Hitchin annabel@ggsw.org.uk
All roles are for volunteers. We appreciate that volunteers are busy people, so job-share arrangements are also welcomed and encouraged. You do not need to be a member of Girlguiding but must have an understanding and empathize with our aims and objectives.
To find out more about current volunteering opportunities or to register your interest, contact us at office@ggsw.org.uk
Friends of Paxmead
If you are looking support Paxmead with a little less commitment, Friends of Paxmead are a membership group which fundraise, help with events and provide regular maintenance of the grounds.
