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volunteer selection & placement

In Girl Scouting, it is important that we provide girls with a fun and safe environment where they can build skills for success. We place only the very best adults in positions to work with girls. The Girl Scout Council of the Congaree Area, Inc. follows a formal Volunteer Management Policies & Procedures process to ensure the selection and placement of qualified adults.

The following are components of Volunteer Management Policies & Procedures:

Volunteer Placement

Policy:   Every attempt will be made to place operational volunteers in positions that meet both their needs and the needs of the Girl Scout Council of the Congaree Area, Inc.

Procedure: Individuals not placed in a position for which they applied may be recommended for other positions and they may request reassignment.

Policy: Appointment to a volunteer position is contingent upon completion and review of a volunteer application, sexual offender registry check, criminal background check and references.

 

Volunteer Selection and Appointment

Policy: Every adult volunteer shall be selected on the basis of interest, ability to perform the job and agreement to participate in training. Placement will be made based upon Council Volunteer Management Policies & Procedures. The Girl Scout Council of the Congaree Area, Inc., maintains the right to decline appointment.

Policy: Operational volunteers shall be appointed for a term not to exceed one year.

 

Procedures:

•  Candidate completes Adult Volunteer Application Form.

•  References listed on the Adult Volunteer Application are checked and reference forms are completed. Three references must be secured.

•  Criminal background check and sex offender registry check are processed.

•  Go through an interview conducted by council staff or service unit administrative volunteer..

•  Applicant completes the appropriate volunteer position letter of appointment agreement and the "Commitment to Professionalism" statement.

•  Letter of appointment issued for each operational volunteer for a term not to exceed one year by the person authorized to make the appointment.

•  Operational volunteer new to a position takes training required for the position to which appointed, according to the requirements set forth in the position description.