Terms
Harassment
A single or repeated incident of objectionable or unwelcome conduct, comment, bullying
or action intended to intimidate, offend, degrade or humiliate a particular person or
group.
How many months does a volunteer need to be regularly attending to become a volunteer?
6 months of regular attendance.
Yes, there needs to be a volunteer that monitors all rooms used in the ministry.
How many violations does a volunteer need to have to get terminated?
1
What is improper procedure in an incident with blood? Separate the individual, use latex gloves, making sure blood contacted no one else.
Using latex gloves
Ministry Lead
Individuals that are given the responsibility of directing programs or ministries for children, youth and/or vulnerable persons.
How many times do volunteers need to participate in risk management training?
2 times a year
Can ministry personnel share beds?
No, every member needs to have separate bedding
Should accidents that did not lead to injury be reported to the ministry lead?
Yes, all incidents need to be reported to the ministry lead
Do volunteers need to be recognizable?
Yes, they should have a form of identification
Probation
A period of time that a volunteer has to go through before they are allowed to be full-time volunteers with greater responsibility
Do volunteers that were younger than 18 have to provide a criminal record check after they turn 18?
Yes, they need to provide it within 3 months of them turning 18
For insurance how many times do volunteers need to renew their criminal record checks?
5 years
What is not required in an abuse report? The victims emotional state, cultural identity or what kind of abuse.
The victims emotional state
Can a volunteer who is driving have an at fault accident on their record?
Yes, as long as it is not within a 3 year period.
Discipline
Should be restorative, not punitive, and involves establishing clear boundaries of
acceptable behaviour by children, youth and/or vulnerable adults.
Do ministry personnel that transfer from other churches have to go through a 6 month probation period?
No, they can provide a letter of recommendation by affiliated churches
What should the age gap between a youth volunteer and a adult volunteer be?
At least 4 years
How long are registration forms and attendance kept for?
indefinitely
Only severe medical conditions like anaphylactic shock or an Asthma attack.
Occasional Observer
Individuals that are not trained who visit or observe ministry programs on occasion and are limited in responsibility.
For a child going to the washroom how many volunteers is required when a it is a youth volunteer?
What does a 1-to-1 mentoring need?
Informing the ministry lead, written consent from a guardian and separate transportation
No, the church should not do a private investigation, they only can seek legal counsel
What is wrong with this procedure with children? Check out children, wait until a guardian comes to pick them up and ensure the guardian is the proper person.
Children do not need to be checked in or out.