General Volunteer and Teacher
Guidelines:
1.
You need to
be Saved
2.
You need to
be a team player
3.
Be on time
for all events and classes, finished with all preparation tasks, and in
the classroom ready to receive children at least 20-30 minutes before the
class or event begins.
4.
Fulfill your
responsibilities and then assist others or areas where help is needed.
5.
If you have
to set up or prepare anything for class then you need to be present at
church beforehand.
6.
If you need
materials/props or anything else for class, you must notify your
Children’s Pastor at least 3-5 days before class so that proper
preparations can be made.
7.
Dress/Speak/Act Appropriately in a Godly manner both inside and outside of
the classroom.
8.
Fill out your
volunteer schedule by the deadline given.
9.
Every
volunteer needs to attend and participate in all classes offered at
Volunteer Workshops to receive Volunteer Certification
10.
Keep a
positive attitude.
11.
You need to
have a heart of love for children.
12.
If you lead
classroom and event activities without adult supervision, you need to be
at least 18 years or older. Helpers/Assistants can be 14-17 years old.
And others in which duties/responsibilities can be assigned to include
Ambassadors who are 10-12 years old.
13.
If you are a
leader with others under your instruction and direction, you need to be a
church member.
14.
You cannot be
a previous sex offender.
15.
Must not have
anything immoral/indecent etc. of yourself online.
16.
Respect all
leadership.
17.
Follow
expectations, rules, policies, and procedures at all times.
18.
There needs
to be 1 volunteer for every 6-8 kids
19.
No children
under the age of 10 are allowed to go anywhere on the grounds by
themselves. Every child must go everywhere in 3’s.
20.
All children
must be in proper classrooms by either grade or age.
21.
In case of an
emergency, try to control the situation, if you can’t control the
situation, get help immediately. Just don’t leave your class unattended.
Be sure I am notified immediately. In serious emergency, just call 911
22.
No one at
anytime is permitted to shout or touch any child for any reason.
23.
Volunteers
need to pick up and turn in name badges before and after services
24.
No kids are
allowed into the youth room on Wednesday nights
25.
If you are
running late or won’t be present for your event/activity/class:
a.
Contact your
coordinator first
b.
Then, if you
can’t reach your coordinator, contact your Children’s Pastor
