A Rickmansworth Guide leader has recently celebrated a whopping 40 years of volunteering – giving generations of children memories to cherish forever.
Heather Rawcliffe was delighted to be presented with a special Girlguiding long service badge and certificate, along with a cake, to celebrate her amazing 40 years of volunteering.
Heather said: “I started Brownies in 1967 in Cardiff when I was seven and have never really left Girlguiding since! I loved being able to speak English with my Brownie friends, as I went to a Welsh speaking school.
“I have been a Guide and Ranger leader in Rickmansworth since I moved here 20 years ago and made so many friends through my volunteering. I love bumping into previous Guides in and around Rickmansworth and hearing what they are doing with their lives.”
In 2001, Heather had the privilege of taking a group of Guides from all over the UK to South Korea.
Reflecting on the movement, Heather said: “Girlguiding is definitely more up to date and relevant to the challenges that girls experience these days and provides a safe space for them to be who they want to be.
“I have learned that giving my time to encourage, motivate and inspire girls to be their best is enjoyable and rewarding and I learn so much from them.”
Units urgently need more volunteers to be able to continue offering exciting opportunities for local girls. Find out how you could get involved by emailing southwestdivision@girlguidinghertfordshire.org.uk
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