Good News Kids Volunteer Application

Your name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Birthday *

Gender *

Serving Availability

Please give us the details about where, when, and how often you would like to serve.

Age Group *

Service Time *

Frequency *

Church Information

Do you consider yourself part of Good News in the Neighborhood? *

Spiritual Information

Please share with us your salvation story (what you were before Christ, how God opened your eyes, and how He has changed you.) *

Experience

What experience have you had working with children? *

References

Please list two reference emails. References will be contacted via email only so please verify the email address before submitting. Please do not list relatives.

Reference #1 *

(Name/Relationship/Email)

Reference #2 *

(Name/Relationship/Email)

Legal Information

Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of domestic violence or the abuse of a child? *

Serving Commitment

Good News Kids Values:

Good for Everyone : We believe that each child is important to God. Whether we encounter them in the neighborhood or in our building, we desire to provide a safe + engaging environment to show them the good news. Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:10

Good to Each Other : We want an atmosphere of tangible love at Good News Kids. We encourage volunteers to be kind to the children, to redirect when needed + to bring restoration gently. We desire to partner with your families to grow kids in faith + character. John 13:35, Galatians 6:1

Good with Our Bibles : Good News Kids will teach the stories of scripture, memorize God's Word + apply the truth to the children's lives at an age appropriate level through hands-on activities + conversations. 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:15

Good for God : We strive to have a team and atmosphere that exudes the joy and abundant love of Christ. John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

I understand and agree with Good News Kids Values *

Authorizations and Understandings

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1. When serving on the weekend, I understand that I will receive a weekly email and I will spend 15-20 minutes a week reading the email and preparing my heart to serve. I understand the more I prepare, the more effective I am in ministry.

2. When serving on the weekend, I will arrive at least 20 minutes before start of service when I’m scheduled.

3. I will participate in classroom activities and large group times.

4. If unable to serve, I will try and locate a sub and call or email appropriate ministry staff if I cannot serve when I’m scheduled.

5. I will follow all check in and check out procedures designed to create the safest possible ministry environment.

I authorize Good News in the Neighborhood, or other outside service company employed and engaged by Good News for the purpose of seeking information from the references listed on this application. I also authorize any references, churches and others listed in this application to give information (including opinions) they may have regarding my character and fitness for work with children or youth.

I attest and affirm the information included in this application is both honest and complete.

I voluntarily release Good News in the Neighborhood and any person, organization from any liability regarding the communication of information regarding my background or qualifications.

I waive any right I may have to inspect any information provided about me by those I have listed in this application.

Please check the following... *

I have read, understand and agree to the above statements.

I will submit authorization for the required background check, a link to which will be emailed.

Ministry Procedures

1. Personal Interaction with Children: For the protection of all, volunteer/staff should never be alone with a child anywhere. Children should never be alone with each other. Everything we do in ministry, we do as a community.
2. Abuse or Neglect: Child abuse is the mistreatment of a child under the age of 18. If child abuse or neglect is suspected you must immediately notify Good News Kids Staff. Illinois State Law requires Good News in the Neighborhood staff to report suspected abuse or neglect immediately to the Department of Child and Family Services.
3. Bathroom Supervision: At least two adults must be present for bathroom use. Check the bathroom first to make sure that the bathroom is empty, and then allow the children inside holding open door with body. Do not leave children unsupervised but do not enter bathroom. Allow one child per stall only. Only females supervise girls.
For children under five years old:
• Female adult volunteers/staff may change the diaper of a child whose age falls within the guidelines stated in the policy manual. Diaper changing must occur in an open, semi-public area.
• If a child is taking longer than seems necessary, open the bathroom door and call the child's name. If a child requires assistance, ask for help from support team and only assist when other non-related adult is present.
For children over five years old:
• Never assist with personal care and never enter the bathroom.
For those under 21 years old with diagnosed special needs:
• Personal care is only allowed when two unrelated adults are involved and situation is documented with immediate communication to legal guardian.
4. Child Check-in/Out:
• Every child must be checked in using Planning Center and receive a name tag that must be worn on the back (nursery/preschool) or chest (grade school).
• Child’s attendance recorded by tag binder or roster
• Child is released only to individual with matching receipt or with staff approval.
5. Physical Interaction: Spanking, grabbing, hitting, slapping, pinching or wrestling of children are prohibited.
6. Medical Incidents / Accidental Injuries: For injuries requiring medical treatment beyond simple first aid, Good News staff will be immediately notified and a Medical Incident Report initiated. No one under the age of 18 years is allowed to sign the incident report.
7. Medications: With the exception of an individualized prescribed Epipen, medication may not be administered by a volunteer. When minors are in our care more than two hours care, is administered only by certified medical personnel.
8. Professional Confidentiality: Volunteer/staff must never guarantee confidentiality to a child. In addition, information should not be shared with any other person other than Good News Staff.
9. Open Door: Classroom doors should remain open unless there is a window in the door or a side window beside it.
10. Photography/Media: Without a verbal request from staff, no photographing or social media posting of pictures or videos of non-related children are allowed. Without consent of staff, there is no photographing using pictures or video of ministry areas without children.

To the best of my ability: I acknowledge and agree with the information communicated in Ministry Procedures. *

Authorized Signature

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