The latest information about CSV Action Desk campaigns and initiatives from the CSV Action Desk producer at 大象传媒 Radio Newcastle, Jennifer Bartram ... Were you in the Brownies or the Guides when you were little? I was a Brownie, myself, a very proud little girl in the sixth Hebburn pack. I have very fond memories of being a Brownie Guide, wearing my lovely little brown dress, working really hard to obtain various badges and, after a few years, being promoted to 鈥渟ixer鈥 of the imps 鈥 happy day! It鈥檚 good to see that being part of a Brownie, Rainbow or Guide group is still as popular as ever.
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You may not know, however, that Girlguiding UK is actually the UK鈥檚 largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, and they rely on volunteers to run the different guide groups and help out with their activities. There is such a shortage of volunteers at the moment, that there is a waiting list of over 50,000 young girls who cannot be placed in a Brownie or Guide group because there simply aren鈥檛 enough leaders. Volunteers can get involved in a whole range of activities 鈥 from helping out at your local brownie or guide group, perhaps encouraging the children to achieve their interest badges (with names like the 鈥淏ookworm Badge,鈥 鈥渢he Circus Performer Badge鈥 and the 鈥淔riends to Animals badge鈥 it鈥檚 bound to be fun, and interesting!) to simply coming along to specific events to help keep an eye on things and make sure that the Brownies and guides are having a great time! | "There is a waiting list of over 50,000 young girls who cannot be placed in a Brownie or Guide group because there simply aren鈥檛 enough leaders. " | |
It鈥檚 a fantastic way to volunteer, especially if you, like me, were a brownie once yourself! Any amount of time that you can afford can make a difference to the organisation. And it鈥檚 not just women who get involved 鈥 we want to hear from men too! If you鈥檇 like to find out more about becoming a Brownie or Guide volunteer, get in touch with the Action Desk. Contact details Get in touch with us and find out what you could be doing! You can hear the CSV Action Desk bulletins on 大象传媒 Radio Newcastle weekdays at 11.20, 14.50 and 16.20, and on Saturdays at 06.50. CSV Action Desk information line: 0191 221 2815 CSV Action Desk, 大象传媒 Radio Newcastle, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1RN | 
