2022-2023 Volunteer Essentials

such as horseback riding, rock climbing or Resident Camp, a more detailed health history may be required.

Summary of Health History Use

Girl Health History and Annual Permission Form (F-57) This form is required for girls to participate in Girl Scout meetings and activities.

1. At the beginning of each Girl Scout year, have parents/guardians complete a Girl Health History and Annual Permission form. Shred all health information from the prior year. 2. Volunteers should keep girls’ health histories nearby at all times, but should not allow girls or other parents to review them unless the parent/volunteer is an official capacity as a First Aider. All volunteers are expected to always maintain confidentiality of a girl or adult health history. Adult Activity Waiver (VP-84) To ensure the health and safety of adults participating in Girl Scout events, trainings, and programs, the Adult Activity Waiver, VP-84 is available. This form is used in all situations except for Resident Camp when an adult volunteer or paid staff must submit a Resident Camp Staff Health Form. Adults may choose to provide health information describing any treatment, restrictions or accommodations important to their participation in an activity by completing and signing the Adult Activity Waiver. This information is provided to the event leadership and/or First Aider or other health personnel. Food Allergies Common food allergies include dairy products, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and seafood. This means that before serving any food (such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cookies or chips), ask whether anyone is allergic to peanuts, dairy products or wheat. Do this even if you are aware of which girls have specific allergies! Even Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies should be aware of their allergies but double-checking with them and their parents/guardians is always a good idea. • Become familiar with food allergies, especially those that account for the majority of allergic reactions in children • Before serving any food, ask whether anyone has food allergies. Even very young girls should be aware of their allergies, but double-checking with their parents/guardians is a good idea • Review the health records submitted by parents/guardians. Ask for more specific allergy information if needed, including the degree to which reactions occur and the specific symptoms the girl experiences • Develop and practice an emergency action plan for allergic reactions • Ensure cookware, bakeware, plates and other items that may come into contact with a product a girl is allergic to are cleaned properly To minimize the risks involved with food allergies, volunteers can take the following steps:

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