Safety First!
Girls should show that they are Girl Scouts – Uniforms are always nice, but sometimes when you are all bundled up in a coat, who can tell? Girls can carry a sign, or show their order forms! And, it is always good to have a Girl Scout buddy along! Whether you are canvassing the neighborhood or at a booth sale, or even visiting your parent’s workplace, it’s more fun with a friend!
Of course, girls need an adult partner – The involvement of the adult is dependent on the age of the girl. Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors should always have an adult on hand when they are taking orders, selling directly or delivering Cookies. Older girls should have an adult nearby.
Plan ahead – Make sure you have a plan to safeguard money, and to keep up with order cards! Do not keep large amounts of cash. Give proceeds to a supervising adult so that it can be safely deposited in the bank.
Use common sense – Girls should never enter anyone’s home or vehicle, unless the person is well known to them and their parents go too! Girls should not go into any area that seems unsafe. If they are going door to door, only do so in the daytime. Be careful when crossing streets and when loading and unloading cars.
Protect privacy – The girl’s privacy and that of the customer. Girls should not give their private information to people they do not know. Girls should use a group contact number that will be intercepted by an adult.
Be wise on the web – Girls should take the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge before going online and should follow the guidelines related to online marketing. Parents can support girls by using the Cookie Club for online order taking, although that system does not currently allow money collection. Older girls can work together and with their parents to promote their Cookie orders through social media sites.
By keeping these safety tips in mind, girls are sure to have a successful and fun Cookie selling experience!
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