Community Service Partner Guide

Service Guidelines

Below are some guidelines that are outlined for our members in relation to service for other organizations.

Earning Money for Other Organizations Girl Scouts are not allowed to solicit money on behalf of another organization when identifying themselves as Girl Scouts by wearing a uniform, sash or vest, official pins, etc. This includes participating in a walk-a-thon or telethon while in uniform. • Adult Girl Scouts may participate in fundraising for organizations which designate the Council as a beneficiary, such as the Christmas Carol Association • Girls in uniform are not allowed to make a direct solicitation for cash • Participation of Girl Scouts in fundraising events for appropriate 501(c)(3) charitable welfare organizations should be limited to Take Action projects or service projects • Girls as individuals can participate in whatever events they choose, as long as they are not wearing anything that officially identifies them as Girl Scouts

Collaborating with Other Organizations When collaborating with any other organization, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Girls who are in any way identifying themselves as Girl Scouts or who are working in an official Girl Scout capacity may not participate, either directly or indirectly, in any political campaign or work on behalf or in opposition to a candidate for public office. They may not conduct letter-writing campaigns, participate in political rallies, circulate petitions, carry political banners or participate in a flag ceremony • Be respectful when collaborating with religious organizations. Girl Scout troops must respect the opinions and practices of religious partners, but no girl should be required to take part in any religious observance or practice of the sponsoring group

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