Volunteer Status Policies
These policies span the volunteer lifecycle from assessment to resignation. You will also find the answer to frequently asked questions about our Criminal Background Check process, including volunteer restrictions or disqualification, here.
Uniforms 
Performance Assessment
Redirection/Release
Resignation/Temporary Leave of Absence
Volunteer Disqualification, Restrictions, Suspensions, & Appeals Process
The safety of our members, both youths and adults, is a crucial consideration in the appointment of a volunteer. To become an approved volunteer (with or without restrictions), you must:
- Be a registered member of GSUSA.
- Agree to the terms outlined in the volunteer position description.
- Complete a required Criminal Background Check (CBC) conducted by GSNEO and its approved vendor before volunteer appointment and at least EVERY THREE (3) YEARS if you:
- Work with, drive, or supervise Girl Scouts;
- Work with Girl Scout money or products (e.g., cookie, magazine, and snack programs);
- Work with Girl Scouts or adult members’ personal information; or
- Attend an overnight activity.
- Girls Scouts are not to be left in the care of adults who are not registered and approved by GSNEO.
- Only registered and approved adult volunteers are authorized to handle Girl Scout funds.
GSNEO reserves the right to disqualify or restrict the duties of any person who has:
- been arrested and/or charged with certain crimes as described below;
- has pending adjudication against them;
- been convicted of certain crimes as described below;
- has committed acts that are considered contrary to the community standards of justice, honesty, or good morals;
- pled guilty or no contest to certain crimes as described below.
Volunteer Disqualification
Volunteer Restrictions
Volunteer Suspensions
Appeals Process
