Youth Ministry Policy and Procedures Checklist If you are human, leave this field blank.Youth Ministry Policy and Procedures ChecklistFull Name *Email *Date *InstructionsThe terms “staff”, “volunteer” and “staff volunteer” are used interchangeably for this checklist. This is one of three parts to the Youth Ministry Volunteer application process: 1. READ the Youth Ministry Policies and Procedures Handbook 2. Answer these questions (reference the page numbers in the Policies and Procedures Handbook) to assure your comprehension of the material. 3. When you are done, click the SUBMIT button below and it will be sent to the Youth Ministry Administrator. 1. All volunteer staff must complete an application and screening process. (page 2) *TrueFalse2. Someone may become a youth ministry volunteer after attending Knox for six months. (page 2) *TrueFalse3. All volunteers must attend a Policy and Procedure training every three years. (page 2) *TrueFalse4. Small group leaders can be appointed by another small group leader. (page 2) *TrueFalse5. Knox youth volunteers are not responsible for the supervision of youth outside of a Knox youth sponsored event. (page 3) *TrueFalse6. Volunteer staff will keep a barrier between themselves and any other person’s bodily fluids in case of an illness or injury. This is part of the Universal Precautions policy which Knox follows. (page 3 & att. 2) *TrueFalse7. If a student is injured, the staff who witnessed the incident will fill out an accident/injury report for the parents to sign. (page 4) *TrueFalse8. In order to drive a church vehicle, volunteer staff must be 21 years of age, have passed both the Criminal History Check and the Driver History Check, and agree to follow the Transportation Safety Procedures. (page 4) *TrueFalse9. You should always drive with the headlights on in a Knox vehicle. (att. 4) *TrueFalse10. You may use any audio visual materials you think are appropriate to show students. (page 5) *TrueFalse11. Once you take a group offsite, Knox policies no longer apply. (page 5) *TrueFalse12. Written permission must be given by parents for all overnight trips and copies of the students’ Medical Authorization form must be in each vehicle. (page 5) *TrueFalse13. The youth ministry strives to maintain student/adult ratio of 12:1 during non-overnight youth activities. (page 6) *TrueFalse14. Displays of affection between staff and students should include only those which are meant to display encouragement…arm around the shoulder, brief hug, pat on the back, etc. (page 6) *TrueFalse15. Caution should be used when communicating with students via electronic means. If you are uneasy about the amount or content of the communication, you should discontinue such communication and contact the Youth Director immediately. (page 6) *TrueFalse16. Parents must sign an agreement in order to allow their child to participate in a small group. This agreement outlines the Knox small group policies. (page 7) *TrueFalse17. All volunteers are required to report any suspected abuse to either the Children’s Director, Youth Director or Head Pastor. (page 7) *TrueFalse18. The Youth Director will file a report of abuse with the Family Independence Agency (FIA) immediately. (page 8) *TrueFalse19. If a child indicates to you that she/he has experienced abuse you are to take them seriously, listen, document what the child says verbatim, and do not initiate any further discussion about the allegation. (att. 8) *TrueFalse20. Continue to offer support to the child who has reported abuse. (att. 8) *TrueFalse21. Nervous or hostile behavior towards an adult CAN BE a behavior which indicates sexual abuse in a child. (att. 7) *TrueFalse22. During an evacuation, one adult should remain behind after the students leave to check the TP and LH Room, bathrooms and stairwells. (page 10)TrueFalse23. During a Tornado, once you hear the all-clear signal, take the children outside. (page 10) *TrueFalse24. If there is an ongoing concern about a student’s behavior, inform the Youth Director. (page 14) *TrueFalseCaptcha *reCAPTCHA is required.Submit
