Peer Educators, aged 14 – 25, are trained to deliver sessions on topics that matter to girls today. Girls are more likely to listen to those who are of a similar age to them.
Find out more about becoming a peer educator
Book a Peer Education session for your unit
Complete the enquiry form below and one of our Peer Educators will be in touch
Peer Educators draw on their own experiences allowing girls to fully engage and relate. Peer Education Sessions are available for Brownies, Guides and Ranger Units.
Hannah Dodge – Peer Education Coordinator for Girlguiding Surrey West
I started in Girlguiding as a Brownie, then went on to Guides and never left the unit, becoming a Young Leader then Leader. While working on my Queen’s Guide, I discovered Peer Education and trained as a Peer Educator in September 2023. I delivered sessions to over 25 units across Surrey West before ageing out two years later. I absolutely loved being a Peer Educator and I encourage young members to see what’s out there and take on new challenges beyond their unit.
What members have to say about Peer Education.
“Peer Education allows me to explore my own interests as well as ensure I am making a positive difference to younger girls. I really enjoy crafting each workshop to suit each units’ needs and leaving behind something worthwhile for the girls to think about.”
Peer Educator
“The peer educators were absolutely fantastic—enthusiastic, engaging, and genuinely connected with their target audience. Our Guides felt instantly at ease, which made it easy for them to open up and participate fully. A truly well-run and inspiring evening. Would highly recommend.”
Unit Leader
“The session was very engaging.”
“The Peer Educator had great enthusiasm and interaction.”
“They interacted well with us in a way that we would take something from the session.”
Young Members
What happens in a peer educator sesson and how relevant will they be?
Developed with expert partners, each session consists of creating a set of guidelines, discussing and defining key areas of the chosen topic before exploring ways to combat the issue being addressed, using a variety of techniques, so there is something for everyone. This encourages participation so that others can learn from their peers, gaining a more well-rounded understanding of the topic. Each session is tailor-made to suit the unit, with different activities for different age groups.
When would a session take place?
During your normal meeting time, on a previously arranged date. If your meeting is less than 90 minutes it may be best to split the session over two meetings, but this can be discussed.
