Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

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Volunteer Management System

Recruit and Engage

  • Adult expresses interest in volunteering
  • Volunteer options are shared with interested adult

Gather Information

  • Membership Registration completed
  • Application for Volunteer Services completed
  • Volunteer Disclosure and Authorization (i.e. Criminal Background Clearance form) completed

Screen and Interview

  • Application is reviewed
  • Background clearance screening conducted
  • GSHPA staff member discusses available and appropriate volunteer position placement options

Appoint

  • An adult who is a currently registered member, with a clear background clearance may be appointed to a volunteer role by staff advisor
  • Upon appointment volunteer receives official appointment notice, copy of volunteer position description and a Volunteer Agreement

Prepare and Support

  • Volunteer Orientation completed
  • Volunteer receives assistance in becoming established in her/his role
  • Volunteer receives on-going support and encouragement from GSHPA staff member(s) throughout their term
  • Volunteer meets with staff advisor a minimum of two (2) times during term

Recognize Contributions

  • Volunteer receives on-going appreciation during their term

Assess and Reengage

  • Volunteer completes Volunteer Performance Evaluation
  • At the end of a term, volunteer meets with staff advisor to discuss interest in continuing in position or another position

Helpful Resource

  • GSHPA Overview of Required Volunteer Applications and Clearances


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