Become a volunteerThe Time Well Spent survey (2023) by the NCVO showed that 75% of people who had volunteered for a group, club or organisation in the last year found it had a positive impact on their mental well being.
Girlguiding’s own research shows that, compared to volunteers at other youth organisations, Girlguiding volunteers are 5 times more likely to say they joined to learn new skills and are 4 times more likely to say things in their life are worthwhile than those who volunteer elsewhere or never volunteer.
Talking about mental health with your girls
We know it can be a challenging topic to tackle with your girls so we’ve gathered a range of resources that will help:
Programme resources – feel good skills builders & interest badges.
Girlguiding Cumbria South Twinkle for Heather challenge
Looking after your own mental health
Mental health affects us all. Each year in England, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental health problem. If you’re struggling with your mental health at the moment we’d like to encourage you to reach out and seek support. That could be from a friend or family member, a member of the Girlguiding community, a medical professional or one of many organisations set up to support you.
We’ve provided some links if you’re not sure where to look –
Hub of hope – signposting to places of support – this is also available as an app
Shout – messaging service for mental health support
Mind – mental health charity
Mental health foundation – resources to support your own or someone else’s mental health
Mental health foundation – places to seek support
Supporting someone else with their mental health
It can be a challenging time when someone you care about is experiencing difficulties with their mental health, and it can be hard to know how best to support them and look after your own well being too.
Mind has some great advice and support on their website
Mental health foundation – resources to support your own or someone else’s mental health
