Be There(or Be Square)
How many minutes before service should volunteers be in their classroom and ready to go?
What is 15 minutes?
What should you do with your phone when you arrive?
What is put it on silent and put it away?
What does every child need before entering your classroom?
What is a sticker name tag from the check-in kiosk?
True or False: Volunteers should initiate hugs with children to make them feel welcome.
What kind of clothing should volunteers wear?
What are modest and kid-friendly clothing?
What should you do if you're running late?
What is text your service lead immediately so they can cover your room and come straight to your assigned room as soon as you arrive?
When is cell phone use during class okay?
What is when called for in the lesson or in the event of an emergency and the service lead directs you to use it.
Name two things found on the child's check-in sticker.
What is name, security code, allergy information, classroom, guardian's name, and guardian's phone number?
Name two examples of appropriate physical contact.
What are high-fives, fist bumps, pat on the shoulder, or side hug?
Who is allowed in the Kids area on a Sunday morning during services (excluding pick-up and drop-off)? Are there any exceptions?
Who are scheduled volunteers, scheduled Busy Bees, the service leader and the security personel. Anyone else must be background checked by McDowell Church and have the permission of the service lead.
True or False: It's okay to arrive right at service time as long as you know what you're doing.
False
True or False: You can quickly post a cute picture of a McDowell KIDS child on Instagram?
Finish this phrase: "No tag, ________."
What is No child? No exceptions!
Ture or False: Piggyback rides or tickling are examples of inappropriate physical contact between a volunteer and child.
What is true?
What animal-themed room is the only room allowed to have snacks or bottles during Sunday service?
What is the Quail room? (Infants)
Complete this sentence: Volunteers are here to create a ________ with the children and give them their ________ attention.
What is relationship;full
True or False: It is ok for any volunteer to text or call a parent to let them know their child won't stop crying during Sunday services.
What is False?
True or False: If a child recognizes the person picking them up, you can release the child even if they don't have a security tag.
False.
BONUS!
"What if they say, 'But I'm their GRANDMA!'?"
A child in your care hits another child multiple times during the morning while you are volunteering in a classroom.
Put these steps in the correct order as to how you would handle the behavior:
A. Involve the service leader/Early Childhood Director/Kids Pastor
B. Redirect, discuss, and model correct behavior
C. Small group leader sits with the child
D. Early Childhood Director or Kids Pastor discusses with parent
What is: B → C → A → D
Name two things volunteers can find on the At Home page.
What are Bible story videos, Main Idea videos, and worship songs?
Name two things volunteers can do before service starts.
What is arrive early, read the lesson, pray/clear your heart and mind, and greet kids by name as they arrive?
What color is Sarah's cell-phone case?
What is Sarah lives on the wild side and doesn't use a phone case?
Name three things volunteers can do at pick-up to help end a child’s Sunday on a positive note.
What is smile, say something positive, invite kids back next week, and send home handouts?
A child needs help using the classroom restroom. What is the most important safety rule?
What is keep the door cracked so another volunteer can maintain visibility?
Name three things volunteers should remember when serving.