The Background Clearance Process
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) is committed to a safe environment of our girl members. The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Policies state:
"Consent for a volunteer background clearance is required for adult volunteers who work directly with girls on a regular basis. This includes leaders, co-leaders, product program managers, and adults who attend overnight events. Prior to assuming a volunteer assignment, candidates must complete a background check application, consent form, and the required processing fee."
The Volunteer Background Clearance Application and/or Renewal process can be completed online using a credit card or by downloading and completing the Volunteer Background Clearance Application and mailing it along with a check or money order for $5 made payable to GSEP. Background clearances completed through GSEP are valid for 3 years. If you have a copy of a prior background check completed in the last 12 months through another organization, GSEP will honor it for three years. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions prior to completing the background clearance process. To proceed and complete the application process, please select from the available links below.
Background Clearance FAQs in Español
Complete Background Clearance Online
Complete Background Clearance Online (Renewal)
Download Background Clearance Application
Download Background Clearance Application in Español
Download Background Clearance (Renewal)
Once your background check is complete, a member of the GSEP Council staff or a volunteer from your area will contact you to explain the next steps to becoming a GSEP Adult Volunteer. You will then be able to attend required training that will prepare you to meet with girls and guide them through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Step 1 – GS 101, Step 2 – GSEP Volunteer Essentials, and Step 3 – Grade Level Essentials are required within one month of appointment.
Your sensitive information will be handled on a strictly confidential basis. Applications in process will be maintained in locked files, and upon completion of the search, the sensitive information will be removed and destroyed. You will be notified by mail within 2 to 3 weeks of your application and screening status. We are committed to responding in a timely manner so you are able to begin your Girl Scout Adult Volunteer role without delay.