NAT – Career Compass 2027 Patrol Application (Unit Guiders) – Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada

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Adult members, please complete this form to create, lead, or join a patrol unit.

As a volunteer, you'll support and supervise a patrol unit before, during, and after the event. While you may have opportunities to attend some Career Compass activities and sessions, your primary role will be to provide leadership, supervision, mentorship, and operational support throughout the event.

Please indicate your preferences. More information will be shared, and you will be contacted before any commitments are confirmed.
Geographic location may be considered, and priority may be given to applicants local to the event area.
Due to limited volunteer spaces, submitting an application does not guarantee selection.

Section 1: About You

Membership (iMIS) ID*

Name*

First Last

Preferred name (if different)

Pronouns

She/her

They/them

He/him

Not listed

Prefer not to say

Please specify:

Province*

City/Town*

Email Address*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Section 2: Event and role preferences

Which Career Compass event are you interested in attending?*

Calgary (University of Calgary)

Halifax (Dalhousie University)

Vancouver (University of British Columbia)

How would you like to volunteer? (choose any that apply)*

Responsible Guider

Guider

Treasurer

How will you be attending Career Compass?

I would like to be matched with a patrol unit.

I would like to attend with members from my current Pathfinder, Ranger, Trex, or Extra Ops unit.

I have invited local girl and youth members (aged 14+) to join a patrol unit that I will help lead.

Please provide your unit’s name

We will make every effort to place applicants from the same unit in the same patrol. However, patrol placements are not guaranteed and may be adjusted based on event capacity, location, and participant needs.

Please note: Girls and youth members who would like to join your patrol unit will be asked to identify you as the Responsible Guider on their application. While we will make every effort to place applicants together, patrol placements cannot be guaranteed and may be adjusted based on event capacity, location and participant needs.

Which registration package would you prefer if selected?

Note:

As a volunteer, your primary responsibility is to support participants and event operations. While you may have opportunities to attend some sessions and activities, volunteer responsibilities take priority.
If you select an overnight package, you may be assigned shared accommodation with another adult volunteer. Washrooms and shower facilities may be shared depending on the residence configuration.

Registration options (travel not included)

Full weekend (includes overnight accommodation and Guiding Gala): $350 plus tax; $157.50/Adult plus tax

Full weekend (includes Guiding Gala, no overnight accommodation): $190 plus tax; $85.50/Adult plus tax

Saturday only (does not include Guiding Gala): $80 plus tax; $36/Adult plus Tax o

Section 3: Motivation and experience

Why do you want to volunteer at Career Compass 2027?

What skills, training, or certifications would help you succeed in this role?

What is your current occupation, professional role, or area of expertise?

Are you currently a member of a Career Compass planning team?*

Program planning team

Risk planning team

Event logistics and travel team

Marketing and communications team

No, I am not a member of a planning team

Section 4: Self-assessment

Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 on the following statements.
(1 = I need to build this skill; 10 = I excel in this area). Share any examples you would use to support your rating.

1. I have good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Score

Example

2. I adapt effectively to different situations and changes in plans.

Score

Example

3. I am respectful of other people’s differences.

Score

Example

Section 5: Commitment and readiness

Can you commit to supporting a Career Compass patrol unit from October 2026 to June 2027?

Responsibilities include:

Completing Safe Guide documentation
Supporting participants and caregivers
Attending pre-event meetings
Travelling with youth participants
Supervising youth throughout the event
Supporting fundraising and administrative activities as needed

Yes, I can be the Responsible Guider.

Yes, I can support a patrol unit as a Guider.

Have you supervised at least two overnight experiences (each a minimum of two nights) involving eight or more girls and/or youth participants?

Yes

Please share more about these experiences (include branches, duration, and any other information you think is relevant).

Please share the comparable experience you have had travelling with and/or supervising youth overnight.

Section 6: First Aid and qualifications

Do you have your Standard First Aid certificate or are you a health care professional?*

(See Key Terms in Safe Guide for more information on acceptable health care professionals).
Please note: First Aid certification must be valid for the duration of this event, including all travel.

Yes, it is recorded on my iMIS profile.

Yes, it is not recorded on my iMIS profile.

No, I am willing to complete my first aid certifications for this event.

I am unwilling to complete my first aid certifications for this event.

I am a health care professional.

Section 7: How did you hear about Career Compass?

Select all that apply:*

I attended Career Compass – Toronto

I heard about it from someone who attended

My unit or co-Guider told me

Friend / word of mouth

I was referred by (please specify):

Girl Guides website

Email communication

Social media

Other (please specify):

I was referred by (please specify):*

Other (please specify):*

Section 8: Thank you!

We’re excited about your interest in supporting Career Compass!

Due to limited adult volunteer spaces, submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. All applications will be carefully reviewed based on event needs, experience, and availability.

Please note:

Applications will be reviewed by the Regional Planning team
Processing may take up to 14 days after the application is submitted
Additional information will be provided to selected volunteers

Questions? Contact: careercompass@girlguides.ca