A child’s preference not to be touched must be respected. Policy Against Child Abuse Special Needs Ministries’ reserves the right to dismiss or to exclude from affiliation with Special Needs Ministries’, any volunteer who is or has been convicted of child abuse or neglect of any child. Special Needs Ministries will neither condone nor tolerate: Infliction of bodily injury upon any child or physically or sexually abusive behavior towards a child. Physical neglect of children, including failure to provide adequate safety measures, care and supervision in relation to ministry activities. Emotional mistreatment of children, including verbal abuse and/or verbal attacks. Verbal interactions between volunteers and children should be positive and uplifting. Special Needs Ministries’ volunteers should strive to keep verbal interactions encouraging, constructive and mindful of their mission of aiding parents in the spiritual growth and development of children. To this end, volunteers should not talk to children in a way that is or could be construed by any reasonable observer as harsh, threatening, intimidating, shaming, derogatory, demeaning or humiliating. Reporting Potential Abuse Report your suspicions of child abuse/neglect Report any suspicions that a child or teen reports to you about potential abuse Report any inappropriate behavior of another volunteer to the lead Volunteer Guidelines Intoxicants Staff members and volunteers are prohibited from the use, possession or being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco or any illegal drugs while working with or supervising children at Special Needs Ministries. Discipline Physical discipline, such as spanking, is never permitted. Using physical restraint to prevent a child from doing something disruptive or dangerous is permitted and may, in some instances, be necessary. Affirmation and encouragement is always preferred. Medication Special Needs Ministries Staff and volunteers WILL NOT administer any medication except in the life threatening situations when there is not enough time for a parent to come to the room and give it, unless a Medical Authorization Form is on file. I have read and fully understand the Special Needs Ministries Volunteer Policies and Procedures and agree to adhere to them. ______________________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date
A child’s preference not to be touched must be respected. Policy Against Child Abuse Special Needs Ministries’ reserves the right to dismiss or to exclude from affiliation with Special Needs Ministries’, any volunteer who is or has been convicted of child abuse or neglect of any child. Special Needs Ministries will neither condone nor tolerate: Infliction of bodily injury upon any child or physically or sexually abusive behavior towards a child. Physical neglect of children, including failure to provide adequate safety measures, care and supervision in relation to ministry activities. Emotional mistreatment of children, including verbal abuse and/or verbal attacks. Verbal interactions between volunteers and children should be positive and uplifting. Special Needs Ministries’ volunteers should strive to keep verbal interactions encouraging, constructive and mindful of their mission of aiding parents in the spiritual growth and development of children. To this end, volunteers should not talk to children in a way that is or could be construed by any reasonable observer as harsh, threatening, intimidating, shaming, derogatory, demeaning or humiliating. Reporting Potential Abuse Report your suspicions of child abuse/neglect Report any suspicions that a child or teen reports to you about potential abuse Report any inappropriate behavior of another volunteer to the lead Volunteer Guidelines Intoxicants Staff members and volunteers are prohibited from the use, possession or being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco or any illegal drugs while working with or supervising children at Special Needs Ministries. Discipline Physical discipline, such as spanking, is never permitted. Using physical restraint to prevent a child from doing something disruptive or dangerous is permitted and may, in some instances, be necessary. Affirmation and encouragement is always preferred. Medication Special Needs Ministries Staff and volunteers WILL NOT administer any medication except in the life threatening situations when there is not enough time for a parent to come to the room and give it, unless a Medical Authorization Form is on file. I have read and fully understand the Special Needs Ministries Volunteer Policies and Procedures and agree to adhere to them. ______________________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date
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