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In Case of Emergency: What to do for Volunteers
When an incident occurs, it is of vital importance that the person in charge on the scene follows all procedures on the Girl Scouts of Colorado Emergency Plan. All volunteers will receive a wallet card to keep these instructions with them.
The person at the scene should follow these steps in order:
1. Determine extent of injury and give appropriate first aid, as qualified.
2. Call for emergency help – police, fire department or hospital as appropriate.
3. Call police in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
4. Move non-injured people away from the scene as appropriate.
5. In the event of a fatality or serious accident, always notify police. Retain a responsible adult at the scene of the accident or emergency. Se that no disturbance of the victim or surroundings is permitted until police have assumed authority.
6. Speak only to the police or proper authorities.
7. Notify Girl Scouts of Colorado of the incident. During business hours, call your service center, after hours, call the emergency answering service at 1-877-425-4886 and provide the information they request.
8. Do not call the media and do not make statements to them. Refer all media inquiries to the Girl Scouts of Colorado communications office staff at 303-778-8774 or 303-815-9386. Do not make any statements or release any names. Do not place any blame or accept liability.
9. Do not sign any statements or reports, except for police and your insurance company. Please share insurance information with the other party.
10. Complete a written report of events, treatments, calls, etc. and submit to the Girl Scouts of Colorado corporate office within five days.