Who we are
Irish Girl Guides (IGG) is a youth-driven, dynamic organisation offering a varied and exciting programme for girls and young women aged 5-30, and opportunities for women of all ages.
As a girl-only movement, girls are free to develop and express themselves in a safe, comfortable and supported setting.
There are approximately 10,000 youth and adult members.
Irish Girl Guides is built on the ethos of volunteering and all our members volunteer for the various roles in managing this organisation. IGG employs a small number of staff to support the volunteers at both local and national levels and both staff and volunteers are recognised for the vital role they play in ensuring we achieve our mission.
Irish Girl Guides have a strong emphasis on the outdoors, environment, community responsibility and global sisterhood. IGG actively promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes girls and young women from all walks of life. Anyone who lives their life as female is welcome to join the organisation.
Who we are
Guiding encourages the best in people, giving members the opportunity to discover and learn new skills, grow in self-confidence, develop teamwork and leadership skills, experience new activities, and build lifelong friendships. Everyone who shares our ethos and values is welcome to have a role in supporting the Irish Girl Guides and the experiences members gain and memories they make are priceless.
Guiding encourages the best in our members; it gives them the opportunity to discover new ideas, new skills, new experiences and new friendships. The experiences that girls will gain and the memories they make at Irish Girl Guides will be unique.
Who we are
We have four different age brackets which we call Branches and girls of each Branch meet in local groups called Units around the country.
Ladybirds are superheroes, gaining powers as they collect their Discover, Grow and Fly Journey badges.
Brownies are detectives, discovering new things about themselves and the world they live in.
Guides develop their independence, self-confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
Guiding is here to be exactly what each girl wants it to be, and it’s an experience that is all about what you want to make it.
A Unit is group of approximately 20-30 girls from the one age bracket (Branch) who meet in a local community on a weekly basis. There are over 400 Units in Ireland. Units are run by a team of Leaders who have undertaken the relevant screening and training.
Who we are
Irish Girl Guides is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), a worldwide movement of over 10 million girls and women in over 150 countries. Through this global network our members learn about global issues, and sense of solidarity with their fellow Guides around the globe is increased. The girls learn all about campaigning and advocacy and there are also wonderful travel opportunities and camps abroad for our Guides and Senior Branch members. Most people will remember these camps and travel opportunities as life-changing experiences or the best experiences.
Youth Members
Youth Members
We have a strong emphasis on the outdoors, environment, community responsibility and teamwork. The girls’ self-esteem and leadership skills are developed as they progress through Guiding. The Irish Girl Guides actively promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes girls and young women from all walks of life.
IGG is a member of a worldwide movement, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), of over 10 million girls and young women in over 145 countries. Through the global network the girls’ awareness of global issues and sense of solidarity with their fellow Guides around the globe is increased.
The girls learn all about campaigning and advocacy and there are also wonderful travel opportunities and camps abroad for our Guides and Senior Branch members. Most people will remember these camps and travel opportunities as life-changing experiences or the best experiences of their teenage years. They often make lifelong friends in Guiding and develop strong bonds that will endure for years and years.
Guiding encourages the best in our members; it gives them the opportunity to discover new ideas, new skills, new experiences and new friendships. The experiences that girls will gain and the memories they make at Irish Girl Guides will be unique.
Youth Members
Adult Members
Irish Girl Guides (IGG) are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us! Being a part of IGG means being a part of teaching and guiding the next generation as they grow into the adults of tomorrow. Our volunteers help us to provide our non-formal education programme. This is a dynamic and flexible value-based training in lifeskills, decision-making and leadership.
We welcome any suitable adult volunteers to share in the ethos and values of our organisation. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and abilities. Our volunteers receive training in the area they will work in and there are many different roles you can take up to suit your availability and skillset. Our largest number of volunteers are Leaders with our units.
Being a leader, or doing any voluntary role within IGG, doesn’t just come with the fun and fulfilment of working with our youth members. Our volunteers gain invaluable skills for themselves which are transferrable into other areas of their lives. They also become part of a national and international network of youth work volunteers. Volunteering with IGG will open the doors to new friendships, new skills and experiences and new ideas. Guiding gives you the chance to share in a big picture of the future.
Get Involved
Learn about our different volunteering opportunities and how to register your interest, in our Volunteer section.
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Irish Girl Guides has approximately 10,000 youth and adult members in Ireland. We are a youth-driven, dynamic organisation offering a varied and exciting programme for girls and young women aged 5-30.