Burnaby Lakes District-Girl Guides of Canada/Guides du Canada

Benefits of Membership: Girl Guides of Canada is the leadership organization of choice for girls and women in Canada, offering Members the experience of a lifetime. GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA/GUIDES DU CANADA OFFERS:

For girls, Guiding is an accepting environment with diverse and exciting programs and activities that offer the chance to discover new interests, learn valuable leadership skills and mak

e lasting friendships. For women, Guiding is a chance to be part of their community by helping girls develop their potential. Membership benefits include:

* The widest range of activities of any extracurricular program for girls and of any volunteer experience for women. Guiding is unique in the breadth of its focus, which ranges from leadership development to global awareness to environmental stewardship.
* Belonging to the world’s largest organization of girls and women, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
* The chance to challenge yourself with the emotional safety that can only come from an all girls environment.
* The opportunity to apply for post-secondary scholarships.
* International trips that provide the chance to participate in development projects and to discuss global issues such as HIV/AIDS and human rights.