Helena

Guide leader, interested in user, volunteer & staff experience & retention, small steps for big change, L&D in non-profit organisations. @VisionforVol Champion.

[Helena @guide_leader]

Inspired by #NEYRetention @HorizonsNHS via @helenbevan, and using their excellent graphic structure and title to write a programme for an #unconference I'd really like to attend (adaptable for any youth org) @natyouthagency @GuidingMembers @GrowingGuiding @MiPS1608 @UKScouting

[Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust @HMWTBadger]

🎖️ Our #ChalkStreamChallenge is now on Girlguiding Herts’ External Charity Challenge Badges list!

Perfect for all sections – explore one of the UK’s rarest habitats with free guides & fun activities.

🌿 Get started: https://t.co/cTZ9iacjm4

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Soubhiye, from Lebanese Arabic, is the enjoyment of a quiet moment of peace in the early morning, before everyone else is awake.

Gökotta is a Swedish term for waking up early to enjoy the birdsong.

For the rest of us, there is hurkle-durkling, from Scots: lingering in bed long after it’s time to get up.

[Dr Mark Williamson @markwilliamson]

Spend less time being against things you dislike and more time being for things you love

[Wylfċen @wylfcen]

English is full of “lexical gaps,” words that are implied to exist but don’t, because we borrowed a bunch of words from Latin but not other, related words. Somebody made a chart to show it↓

[VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates @volpronet]

#NPOs - #National #Volunteer #Week is April 20-26. Do you have a plan for thanking volunteers? 🥳

Why not align your recognition with the top volunteer motivations that have been validated by social scientists?

👉 Check out the full list & tips HERE >>https://t.co/KabBjnvP1J

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Assuming that you are: less capable, that your opinions are less relevant, that you are too old to be interested in certain things.

These are some of the ordinary and everyday assumptions that people can make of others simply because they are older.

But it doesn't have to be this way. We can all take action to end ageism.

When more of us talk about ageism, more of us are aware of it, and the fewer people will experience being treated negatively because of their age.

Find some conversational ideas on our @AgeWithoutLimit website: https://t.co/ddyJ0w05gv

[Lucy Easthope @LucyGoBag]

You can download your household emergency plan here and I will be popping up on BBC local radio to talk about them tomorow https://t.co/HswP3Ax99O

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

A Guide unit from @GGSurreyWest in @Girlguiding_LaSER sold items to support @FoxiesFuture and earned their "make change" skills badge.

They wanted to #SaveFoxlease. @Girlguiding @Chief_Guide can you show them you're listening to them and empowering them?

#TellUsWhy #GirlLed

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Waddington Brownies from @Girlguiding_LE designed an "our happy home" badge and donated their pocket money to support @WaddowHallTrust's fully-funded bid to #SaveWaddow.

Can @Girlguiding & @GirlguidingCEO explain to them why their contributions weren't "best value"?

#TellUsWhy

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

5th Ilkley Brownies from @wynguiding designed a "Taskmistress" badge and raised an unbelievable £3,000 for @WaddowHallTrust's fully-funded bid to #SaveWaddow.

If you won't #TellUsWhy, can @tracyfoster268 and @sallykettle tell the brownies why the bids were rejected?

#GirlLed

[Girlguiding North West England @Girlguiding_NWE]

Adventures... by the sea is here and ready for you to book your place. This event will be open to all sections. Tickets cost £1.50 + the Eventbrite fee. All attendees will need to purchase a ticket, including leaders. To book- https://t.co/nktWKnPvL9

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

Guides from @GirlguidingHW in @GirlguidingSWE walked 15 miles from Ramallah to Foxlease, raising £3,826 for @FoxiesFuture to #SaveFoxlease.

It's contributions like this that made the £4m fully-funded bid. Can @Girlguiding explain to girls why their walk wasn't enough? #TellUsWhy

[Save our Girlguiding Activity centres @SaveourTACs]

#Girlguiding is "girl-led". We involve them in decision-making, empower them, and encourage them to campaign.

@Girlguiding says we need to explain reasoning and show girls we've listened to their opinions. Today we're sharing examples of girls who want & deserve explanations...

[Girlguiding North West England @Girlguiding_NWE]

We’re working on our new challenge pack, Legacy Explorers, and we need your help to test the pack's activities! 🔎

When? 22 September (9am-1pm)
Where? Region HQ (Girlguiding NWE, Guiding Road, Preston, PR2 5PD)

To register your interest, click here- https://t.co/Iv1t0SBIMb

[Civil Society @CivilSocietyUK]

According to @SaveourTACs, @Girlguiding rejected bids from @FoxiesFuture and @waddowhalltrust to purchase Foxlease and Waddow Hall despite being “fully funded” and “above asking price” https://t.co/ARpd6P72S2

[Helena @guide_leader]

"How do we get decision makers to listen and make the changes that girls want to see?"

Great question!

What would you suggest?

[Girlguiding @Girlguiding]

Hilary spoke about girls' mental health and asked what can we do to get decision makers to listen and make the changes that girls want to see!

[Girlguiding SWE @GirlguidingSWE]

🌟 Join the adventure! Volunteer with Girlguiding South West England. Ready to inspire and empower the next generation? Apply for a new volunteer role now 🔗 https://t.co/0BGFU6eVtB

#GGSWE #Volunteering #Community

[Helena @guide_leader]

Great start of term activity 😊

[Girlguiding Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @GuidingCymru]

🎱Tomorrow is National Bingo Day! To celebrate, Girlguiding Cymru has created fun "Getting to know you" Bingo sheets for all sections, including leaders!

It's a perfect way to break the ice at your next meeting or have some giggle-filled fun.

Download: https://t.co/Tv6bguhQna

[Girlguiding North West England @Girlguiding_NWE]

We're excited to share that we have two new badges for our Girlguiding British Overseas Territories, which are now available for pre-order. You can pre-order these fabulous badges on our region shop here- https://t.co/xcXdte4sS3 and here- https://t.co/RndRUdZyJV ✨

[Girlguiding North West England @Girlguiding_NWE]

THE WAIT IS OVER!☀️😱 Adventures... by the sea is here and ready for you to book your place. This event will be open to all sections. Tickets cost £1.50 + the Eventbrite fee. All attendees will need to purchase a ticket, including leaders. To book- https://t.co/nktWKnPvL9