Volunteer Training

CPR and First Aid Certification is required for at least 1 adult volunteer present at all Girl Scout activities. GSSNV must have a valid proof of certification on record prior to the first meeting or activity of the Girl Scout year.

Volunteers may take the CPR and First Aid certification course they choose so long as it meets the following requirements:

• Certification must be at least 51% in person. Blended learning courses are permitted as long as more than half the course is instructed in person. No fully online certifications will be accepted from any agency.
• Certifications must include adult and pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED training.
• Certifications must be from one of the following certifying agencies:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Health and Safety Institute
  • American Heart Association
  • Emergency Care and Safety Institute
  • EMS Safety
  • National Safety Council
• Certifications must be submitted to customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org

Volunteers with professional certifications that supersede CPR and First Aid certification may submit proof of professional certification such as a valid Nevada license or employer’s ID badge (must include position listed on badge). Valid professional certifications include MD, EMT, RN, CNA, but additional certification may be accepted pending GSSNV review.

For large events—200 people or more—there should be one first aid certified person for every 200 participants.

Per Safety Activity Checkpoints, water activities require an adult(s) with an American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard and/or American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue certification. Always check Safety Activity Checkpoints prior to planning any activity. 

Additional certifications, such as Wilderness First Aid may be required as specified by Safety Activity Checkpoints. Although Wilderness First Aid is not usually required, it is strongly recommended when traveling with groups in areas that are greater than 30 minutes from EMS.