In an effort to create a safer and more secure environment for girls, a volunteer screening process has been established for adult volunteers. As of October 1, 2005, the new volunteer application and guidelines came into effect. There are three levels of volunteers; level 3 volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check (fingerprint) in addition to completing a volunteer application and registering as members of the organization.

Volunteers in the following positions must be fingerprinted in order to work with a troop/group: troop/group leader, advisor, assistant leader, co-op leader, money manager, overnight helper, product sales chair, driver, travel troop chaperone, event director, day camp volunteer, Service Unit Leader Support Manager, Troop Development, and Program Support Manager, Service Unit Registrar and Treasurer.

Important Deadlines

New Volunteers: Must be fingerprinted and cleared before working with a troop or group

Returning Volunteers: Money Managers, Product Sales Chairs (within Troop/Group and Service Unit Level) and Overnight Chaperones with an approved volunteer application on record must be fingerprinted by September 30, 2007. Please note that travel troop chaperones must be fingerprinted and have completed the volunteer application prior to going on a trip.

Providing a background check is necessary to complete the volunteer screening process. If you have completed the volunteer application but have not been fingerprinted, you have not completed the screening process; individuals with incomplete applications will not be permitted to help the troop/group.

Fingerprinting Hours at the Girl Scout Office

Girl Scouts of Northern California, Santa Clara County Area Drop-in Fingerprinting schedule:

Drop-in Fingerprint Days and Hours
Fingerprinting will be on a first come, first serve basis during the following:

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00am-2:00pm
1st Wednesday of the month: 3:00pm-7:00pm
3rd Saturday of the month: 8:30am-12:30pm

To schedule a Saturday fingerprint appointment, or for general questions regarding Live Scan, please email Janice Stone or call her at 408-287-4170 x248.

Be sure to bring a form of valid photo ID with you: driver’s license, passport, military ID, or California ID card.

A numbering system has been established to maintain a priority order for fingerprinting. In the event that you leave the Girl Scout office and return later in the day, preference will be given to those individuals currently waiting in office to be processed. While we endeavor to process individuals in a timely manner please plan your schedule accordingly. The average processing time per person is 10 minutes however times may vary based on the quality of fingerprinting images. Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation and continued support.

Fingerprinting at Outside Agencies
In the event that the above mentioned dates and times and/or location is not convenient, you may schedule an appointment with an approved Live Scan Agency for fingerprinting (see list of agencies in the area below). You may download a copy our Live Scan Application; as this form contains information which is specific to the Girl Scouts of Northern California, Santa Clara County Area, you must take a copy of this document with to your appointment. You will be charged a nominal fee ranging from $10 to $20 to have your fingerprints processed; GSSCC does not provided reimbursement for these charges. Once you have successfully completed fingerprinting, please be sure to fax, mail or hand carry a copy of the Live Scan application to the Girl Scout office.

The Live Scan device will also be available at some Service Unit leader meetings. Please check with your Service Unit for available dates and times.

Click here to download a copy of the most frequently asked fingerprinting questions and answers.

List of Additional Live Scan Agencies
Available to Candidates to Become “Intermediate Level” GSSCC Volunteers. The local rolling fee is $20.00 for applicants and $10.00 for fee exempt applicants/volunters. Appointment by Applicant Website Recommended.
http://www.sccsheriff.org

Santa Clara County
Santa Clara Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
55 W. Younger Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
Contact: (408) 808-4760 M - F (7am-6pm) A

Santa Clara Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
South County Substation
80 Highland Avenue, Building K
San Martin, CA 95046
Contact: (408) 686-3651 M - F (8am-5pm) A


Santa Clara Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
West Valley Station
1601 South De Anza Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
Contact: (408) 868-6614 M - F (8:30am-4:30pm) A

Stanford University
Department of Public Safety
711 Serra Street
Stanford, CA 94305
Contact: (650) 725-2499 M - Th (8am-4pm) A
F - (10:30am-4pm) A