Background Checks and Compliance
Volunteers and staff play a key role in creating a safe and supportive environment for our youth. Your support makes Girl Scouts a safe space for girls to thrive in San Diego and Imperial counties. Girl Scouts is a safe place for girls to learn, grow, and lead.
Together with Girl Scouts of the USA, we conduct criminal background checks on staff and volunteers. Learn more about our secure background check vendor and the background check process for volunteers.
Criminal Background Check
All Girl Scouts San Diego volunteers are required to complete a name-based criminal background check. Some volunteer roles also require an additional fingerprint-based background check and mandated reporter training to comply with California Assembly Bill 506.
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California Assembly Bill 506 (AB 506)
California Assembly Bill 506 (AB 506)
DO NOT continue with your application and screening if any of the circumstances listed below apply to you.
The following will automatically disqualify you from becoming a Girl Scout volunteer:
- Any felony offense, regardless of type
- Currently arrested or warrant outstanding
- Misdemeanor crime against a child or dependent adult
- Misdemeanor crime involving use of weapons
- Misdemeanor crime involving violence
- Misdemeanor crime involving theft, robbery, fraud or forgery
- Misdemeanor crime involving arson
- Misdemeanor crime involving public indecency
- Misdemeanor crime involving DUI, DWI, possession of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia
Possible Disqualifications:
Other misdemeanors, including but not limited to traffic violations, shall be reviewed by Girl Scouts San Diego on a case-by-case basis. The decision whether to allow service shall be within the absolute discretion of Girl Scouts San Diego.
You must complete a Girl Scouts San Diego background check every three years. If you have questions about when to submit or renew your background check or for additional information, contact customercare@sdgirlscouts.org.
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