Every adult in Girl Scouting is responsible for the physical and emotional safety of girls, and we all demonstrate
that by agreeing to follow these guidelines at all times.
1. Follow the Safety Activity Checkpoints. Instructions for staying safe while participating in activities are detailed in
the Safety Activity Checkpoints, available from your council. Read the checkpoints, follow them, and share them
with other volunteers, parents, and girls before engaging in activities with girls.
2. Arrange for proper adult supervision of girls. Your group must have at least two unrelated, approved adult
volunteers present at all times, plus additional adult volunteers as necessary, depending on the size of the group
and the ages and abilities of girls. Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority defined by
the state, if it is older than 18) and must be screened by your council before volunteering. One lead volunteer in
every group must be female.
3. Get parent/guardian permission. When an activity takes place that is outside the normal time and place, advise
each parent/guardian of the details of the activity and obtain permission for girls to participate.
4. Report abuse. Sexual advances, improper touching, and sexual activity of any kind with girl members are
forbidden. Physical, verbal, and emotional abuse of girls is also forbidden. Follow your GSWPA’s guidelines for
reporting concerns about abuse or neglect that may be occurring inside or outside of Girl Scouting in the Hangling
Suspected Child Abuse Procedure.
5. Be prepared for emergencies. Work with gi &