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position could be added to the existing service team, or the responsibilities could be given to an existing organizer or consultant position to work in cooperation with the staff member.

The structure of the council, as well as its size and program focus, will determine which responsibilities are achieved through the use of staff and which are achieved through the use of volunteers (see sample job descriptions in Appendix 1A).

Selecting the Religious Institutions

• A single denomination, one that is prominent in the area, and contact its national and/or regional offices to start working with the local congregations;

• A specific geographic area that is strong in Girl Scouting and work with the various religious organizations in that region;

• A specific geographic area that is strong in Girl Scouting and work with the various religious organizations in that region;

• A community that is not being served by Girl Scouting and work with the religious institutions in that area.

There are several tools that can help in the selection process:

• Community Assessment - By reviewing (or conducting) a community assessment, Girl Scout councils can identify the neighborhoods currently being served by Girl Scouting and where the religious institutions are located. A community profile may reveal some natural opportunities for partner-ships.

• Profile of national denomination/religion - Becoming familiar with the national denominations - their structure and beliefs - and knowing how they relate to Girl Scouting and if they have common goals or even a national agreement with GSUSA can help the council determine which national organizations to target for partnerships (see Profile: National Denomination/Religion in Appendix 1A).

• Profile of local religious institution - Becoming familiar with the facilities, programs, and memberships of local congregations can help councils determine which institutions to target (see Profile: Local Religious Institution in Appendix 1A).

• Ministerial associations, rabbinical groups, denominational clergy groups, ecumenical groups - Councils can introduce Girl Scouting to these groups by making a keynote presentation or hosting lunch at one of their meetings.

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