Girl Scout Service Centers - Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

12. Bene�ts and Services
Bene�ts and services to volunteers may include training and other learning opportunities, support from GSGATL sta� and other
volunteers in the position, Girl Scouts of the USA and GSGATL publications and Web site, tools for recording volunteer experiences,
awards and recognitions, and performance evaluations. Volunteers who are registered members of GSUSA are covered by
supplemental accident insurance.
12A. Policy:
Volunteers recognize their Girl Scout position(s) as a voluntary service and do not expect, receive, or solicit any monetary
reimbursement for service.
12A. Procedure:
Volunteers are encouraged to keep a record of expenses incurred while doing Girl Scout activities (e.g., cost of uniforms, mileage,
etc.). Many of these expenses can be applied as income tax deductions. Volunteers are advised to check with the Internal Revenue
Service or a tax consultant.
All registered members of Girl Scouts are covered under the basic coverage of the Girl Scouts supplemental Activity Accident
Insurance. The plan provides coverage for medical expenses due to accidents for members traveling to and from and participating in
approved, supervised Girl Scout activities. The organization does not assume responsibility for insuring a volunteer’s personal e�ects.
According to the Nonpro�t Risk Management Center, the federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 protects
volunteers acting in the scope of their responsibilities as de�ned in the position description.
Under Georgia law, directors and o�cers of nonpro�ts enjoy limited protection from liability, as do an
organization’s volunteers. A member, director, trustee or o�cer who serves without compensation for a
non-pro�t hospital or association or a charitable organization is immune from civil liability for an act of or
omission done in service if they were acting in good faith and within the scope of their duties, with the
exception being damage or injury caused by willful or wanton misconduct.
A charitable institution is not liable for the negligence of its o�cers and employees, unless the institution
fails to exercise ordinary care in the selection or retention of competent o�cers and employees, or where
the plainti� is a paying recipient of services from the organization
13. Financial Assistance for Travel and Training
National GSGATL delegates elected by GSGATL may be provided all or part of travel, room, and per diem expenses entailed in
attending the National Council Session.
Scholarship and travel assistance may be available to help adults defray the cost of attendance at all Girl Scout training courses or
special events held outside GSGATL jurisdiction.
13A. Policy:
An adult receiving �nancial assistance for training from GSGATL must have been a registered member for at least one year and must
have working knowledge of Girl Scout program and policies. The recipient must submit a written report upon return from the event
and share experiences with Girl Scout troops or groups.
14. Training
Tools: New Leader Learning Opportunities Catalog and Learning Opportunities on the Web
Training is provided and required for appointment to most positions.
Every adult volunteer shall be selected on the basis of interest, ability to perform the assignment and agreement to participate in
training as required.
14A. Policy:
All appointed volunteers will receive an orientation to Girl Scouting and any required training as stated on the position description.
All volunteers must complete training within the timeframes established on the position description. Failure to complete training
shall be a basis for release or a cause for not being reappointed to a position.
24 Volunteer Essentials