Dozens of Girlguiding leaders from across Scotland headed to Clydebank for a training weekend.
The One Team event saw 145 volunteers who have key roles within their county team invited to the Golden Jubilee Hotel for an overnight stay on Saturday, October 5.
They enjoyed various workshops across the weekend, and had the opportunity to chat and network with volunteers from across the country.
Fundraising
It also provided an opportunity to fundraise for Girlguiding Dunbartonshire’s Catterburn site after the Brownie House was hit by a devastating flood last year. The accommodation had been used as a pack holiday venue for hundreds of Clydebank Brownies since the 1980s, before it was damaged by the flood. A rebuilding project will begin next year, and a tombola at the One Team event helped raise £220 towards launching a new Catterburn Activity Centre.
The event was organised by Girlguiding Scotland alongside Janice Blair, who is the leader of the 6th Clydebank Guides and Lead Volunteer for Volunteer Experience at Girlguiding Scotland.
Janice said: “The One Team event was an amazing opportunity for our volunteers to network, share and learn from each other.
“There was a buzz about the whole weekend and it was fantastic to see the impact it makes with all our volunteers, which, in turn, means our girls get great opportunities too.
“And being able to host it in my hometown was extra special.”
‘Grateful’
Denise Spence, CEO of Girlguiding Scotland, added: “One Team is our flagship national training and networking event, bringing together specialist volunteers from across Scotland and we were delighted to hold it in Clydebank again.
“The event dinner was kindly sponsored by Friends of Girlguiding Scotland, underlining the value we place on all our volunteers.
“Our volunteers give their time and talent to support girls and young women throughout Scotland to raise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
“Guiding thrives in Clydebank and we are grateful for all the community support.”
Girlguiding Dunbartonshire is looking for more volunteers to keep its units running. If you can spare a few hours each week, please register at www.girlguidingdunbartonshire.org.uk