GSEM Volunteer Essentials

Possible ineligibility: For a first offense DWI, DUI or possession of a controlled substance under two ounces, the decision whether to allow participation shall be within the absolute and exclusive discretion of the Council. The date of disposition and frequency will be the determining factors. For other than a first offense, that person shall not be allowed to serve in any capacity. 1. Crimes involving theft, fraud, and forgery and all other criminal offenses (except traffic violations classified as Class C misdemeanors) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The date of disposition, amount and frequency will be the determining factors. 2. Residing on same premises as a Registered Sex Offender a. The Chief Marketing and Membership Officer has the right to disqualify or restrict the duties of any person who resides on the same premises as a registered sex offender. The decision whether to allow service and/or participation shall be within the absolute discretion of the Council. If a person is charged with any criminal offense (but not yet convicted), involvement with the Council as a volunteer will be temporarily suspended pending disposition of the case. This does not include minor traffic violations. Confidentiality. The Council will maintain the confidentiality of all criminal background check information, including information regarding disqualification decisions. For current volunteers, only supervisory volunteers and staff will be notified of a disqualification in order to monitor compliance. Information may be maintained either in hard copy files, or in electronic format, but access to information will be limited to supervisory volunteers, and/or staff.

Your Service Team

As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll team up with other assistant volunteers, parents/guardians, members of the community, council staff and others who have expressed interest in working alongside you. Neighborhood Managers hold regular Neighborhood Association Meetings to provide support and enrichment to Girl Scout troops on a local level.

Your Neighborhood Service Team may help you with the following:

• Planning and executing activities with girls • Arranging a meeting place • Being responsible for communicating with girls and parents • Finding additional adults to volunteer or provide unique skills and abilities to the troop • Managing troop records and resources like member registrations, finances, etc. • Assisting with trips as a chaperone or driver • Stepping in for you in your absence if registered and approved for the role

The volunteers who make up the Neighborhood Service Team may also help you with:

• Understanding and implementing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience successfully • Planning and preparing for Girl Scout Product Programs like the Cookie Program • Supporting your troop in complying with financial policies and procedures like financial reports and additional money-earning activities