Cornerstone Volunteer Application

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Adult Volunteer Policy and Procedure

All Cornerstone volunteers must be familiar with and follow the “Volunteer Policies & Procedures” at Cornerstone Community Church. These policies are in place to protect you as the volunteer and the attenders of Cornerstone.

I. Guidelines for Volunteers

All volunteers must have a completed the Cornerstone Volunteer Application submit a photo and have a signed Volunteer Policies & Procedures Form on file. All adult volunteers must have an approved Live Scan and background check before they can assume responsibility and care of the children ages 0-18. A background check may include but is not limited to a Social Security Verification check, Sex Offender National Registry search and a Criminal Investigation search.
All volunteers must attend a 2 Hour Mandatory Reporter Volunteer Training class before serving on a team that serves with minors.
Cornerstone volunteers under the age of 18 must have completed an application, signed the Volunteer Policies & Procedures form and have a signed approval from their parent/guardian form on file before assuming ministry responsibility.
All Cornerstone volunteers must check-in and obtain nametag and a team lanyard before going to their area of ministry. The nametag and lanyard are to be worn at all times while serving.

II. General Policy Involving Volunteers that serve with or around children.

All volunteer/child interactions must include two unrelated adult volunteers for any size group of children. The only exception is when the child is with his or her parent or guardian.
There is to be no physical/corporal punishment of any kind for any reason (e.g., spanking, pinching, manhandling, or “time out” etc.).
During the gatherings, no unauthorized persons may be present in any children’s ministry area. This includes but is not limited to friends and relatives. All authorized persons will be wearing their nametag.
If an incident occurs, an “Incident Report” is to be completed immediately following the incident. This should be handled with a department head or pastoral staff.

III. Wellness Policy

Any adult volunteer with any of the following symptoms will not be allowed to participate in serving that day.
a) Fever over 100.1 oral.
b) Vomiting in the last 24 hours.
c) Diarrhea in the last 24 hours.
d) Skin rashes or eruptions of unknown origin, including but not limited to:
impetigo, measles, chicken pox, etc.
e) Any respiratory infection, including a cold, the flu, bronchitis, persistent
coughing, and so forth.
f) Runny nose with a yellow- or green-colored discharge, or congestion
associated with a cough or fever.
g) Conjunctivitis (pink eye) that may also have a colored discharge or drainage.
h) Parasites, any form of lice, mites, or ringworm. These aren’t common, but
when present are very contagious.

IV. Child Abuse Policy

It is our responsibility to follow state regulations in the reporting of child abuse. Any report of suspected or alleged mistreatment/abuse of any kind is to be reported immediately to the Department Head and is to be taken very seriously.
Any suspected or alleged child abuse by a Cornerstone volunteer will result in temporary or permanent removal from ministry, pending the outcome of an investigation. This will be done to protect both the child and the volunteer.
It is important that any information about a suspected abuse be kept confidential. Once you have reported the incident to the appropriate Cornerstone staff member there should be no further discussion of the incident unless required as part of the investigation.

V. Specific to Ckids Jr. & Ckids Departments.

Junior Youth Volunteers (9-11 yrs old)
Can volunteer with 2 yr olds and older
Cannot assist with bathroom or check in responsibilities
Responsibilities include playing with children and assisting with snack/lesson
Youth Volunteers (12-15 yrs old)
Can volunteer with 1 yrs old and older
Cannot assist with bathroom or check in responsibilities
Can push children in strollers around the C-KiDS jr area
Can carry children with approval from C-KiDS jr Staff
Responsibilities include playing with children, assisting with snack/lesson, and pushing children in strollers
Senior Youth Volunteers (16-17 yrs old)
Can volunteer with all ages
Cannot assist with bathroom/diaper changes, check in responsibilities, or bottle feedings
Can carry children with approval from C-KiDS jr Staff
Responsibilities include playing with children, assisting with snack/lesson, pushing children in strollers, rock babies in the chairs
Youth Volunteers (6-12th grade)
Can assist in Kids Theater and in classrooms with adults
Cannot assist with bathroom or check in responsibilities
Responsibilities include playing with children, assisting with lessons, and helping kids with worship and the game.

VI. Bathroom / Diaper Changing Policy-CKIDS

Volunteers can escort child(ren) to the bathrooms but are not to accompany the child(ren) into the bathroom.
Volunteers are never to let a child go anywhere unsupervised.
When taking children to the restroom, provide as much privacy as possible.
If a child needs assistance, then notify the C-KiDS Director or Children’s Pastor so they can handle the situation and notify the parent(s).
Make sure restrooms also used by adults are empty before allowing children to enter.
Do not use the restrooms near the classrooms. These are designated for children. The restrooms near the C-KiDS Theater are single occupant restrooms and may be used by volunteers.

VII. Bathroom / Diaper Changing Policy-CKIDS-JR

There must be two volunteers present at all times during the changing of a child’s diaper and when assisting a child in the bathroom.
Volunteers are never to let a child go anywhere unsupervised.
When taking children to the restroom, provide as much privacy as possible.
There is to be no physical contact with “private parts” of any child, with the exception of diaper changing. All diaper changing will be done in the classrooms on the changing tables in full view of everyone present, by someone 18 years of age or older who is experienced in changing diapers. When changing a diaper, volunteers are to wear gloves and dispose of the diaper in a Ziploc bag in the trash.

I have read and understand each policy and procedure and I agree to comply with each policy and procedure.

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