Are you ready for the next step in your Guiding and Scouting journey with WAGGGS Asia Pacific Region, WAGGGS?
WE NEED YOU!
The Asia Pacific Region of WAGGGS is inviting passionate and committed volunteers to join our Regional Sub-Committees to help deliver the Asia Pacific Regional Action Plan (2026–2028).
As part of the Asia Pacific Regional Team, you will work alongside Regional Committee members, WAGGGS staff, and fellow volunteers to create meaningful impact for girls and young women across the region.
Deadline to apply for the role of sub-committee is 31st January 2026 00:00 UTC.
Who can apply?
We welcome you if you are:
Active members of a WAGGGS Member Organisation
18 years old or above
Able to communicate in English
Comfortable using online collaboration tools
Motivated to contribute time and energy to the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting Movement
Interested in learning, growing, and contributing as part of a regional team
What will you gain?
By volunteering with the Asia Pacific Region, you will:
✅ Contribute to empowering girls and young women across the Asia Pacific Region
✅ Work with diverse stakeholders (Regional Committee, WAGGGS staff, Global Volunteer Network, partners)
✅ Gain experience using digital tools such as Campfire and others relevant to your role
✅ Build remote teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills
✅ Be part of an international, intercultural, and intergenerational team
✅ Strengthen your confidence, employability, and regional/global perspective
✅ Join the WAGGGS Global Volunteer Pool and Network
✅ Build friendships across the region and beyond
About the volunteer teams
Asia Pacific Regional Committee members hold different portfolios, each contributing to the delivery of the Regional Action Plan (2026–2028).
Volunteer teams will work closely with these portfolio holders and WAGGGS staff. Each team will have one or two Lead Volunteers who guide the work and report progress to the portfolio holder.
What does this mean for you?
You will be part of a team working on specific areas of the Action Plan.
You will report your work to your Lead Volunteer.
Lead Volunteers will have extra responsibilities, including coordination and communication with the Committee and WAGGGS staff.
Time commitment
Time commitment for each roles varies. Expect to spend around 15 hours per month in average
Lead Volunteers may need to dedicate additional time
Duration
Most of the roles run for the full triennium: January 2026 – December 2028 with some short-term roles.
About the roles
Lead Volunteers
Work closely with the portfolio holder and relevant staff to plan and deliver work
Coordinate and motivate the volunteer team
Support individual team members and hold regular check-ins
Join quarterly coordination meetings with other Lead Volunteers
Working Group Team Members
Contribute to specific areas of the Regional Action Plan
Work under the guidance of a Lead Volunteer
Tasks and time commitment may vary during the triennium
How to apply
Step 1: Join the WAGGGS Global Volunteer Pool
The call for the Global Volunteer Pool is always open; you can join anytime! Join the WAGGGS Volunteer Pool
Complete the Recommendation Form (attached also to this message).
Contact your International Commissioner or International Team for endorsement (depending on the internal process in your Member Organisation).
Send Your Form: Email the completed form to: [email protected]
All our volunteers need to be part of the global volunteer pool
Step 2: Apply for Asia Pacific roles via Campfire
Once approved:
You will receive access to Campfire, WAGGGS’ online collaboration platform
Asia Pacific Regional Sub-Committees 2026-2028 Role Description is available below attached to this call.
Fill in this form to apply for the roles you are interested in.
Deadline to apply for the role of sub-committee is 31st January 2026 00:00 UTC.
Selection process
Applications will be reviewed by the Asia Pacific Regional Committee
Selection is based on skills, motivation, and alignment with regional needs
Asia Pacific Regional Committee will interview you for the role
We aim to communicate outcomes within two weeks of each call closing
Data privacy
All data collected during the recruitment process will be treated as confidential and will only be disclosed to individuals directly involved in the selection and allocation of volunteers for the Asia Pacific Region, primarily the Asia Pacific Regional Committee and relevant staff members.
You have the right to access the data we hold about you by contacting the Asia Pacific Regional Manager. The data controller for this process is all data collected in the recruitment will be treated as confidential and only disclosed to those involved in the selection and allocation of volunteers of the Asia Pacific Region - primarily the Asia Pacific Regional Committee and relevant staff members. By contacting Asia Pacific Regional Manager, you can see what data we hold. The data controller is the Asia Pacific Regional Committee.
Questions or want to learn more?
