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WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

The Seventh-day Adventist Church believes that it is important to ensure, to the best of its ability, that the local conference, church, school and programs they sponsor are safe and provide a joyful experience for children and youth. It is therefore important that the church screen and manage trustworthy volunteers of a high moral and spiritual background. This is especially imperative when working with children and young people. (Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, 2005)

The following forms and documents can be accessed by clicking on the link below, or going to the appropriate page on the Adventist Risk Management website. These forms and guidelines are created for you and your church to use as needed. It is essential that all leaders and program/ministry volunteers take the time to review the information and fill out and submit all appropriate forms in a timely manner.

All Adventist Community Services centers and projects require a background check for any volunteers who are interacting with children/youth.

If you are partnering with a Pathfinder or school group, the leaders and/or teachers should already have a background check on file. Any questions about this can be directed to your local conference.)

GUIDELINES
Volunteer Guidelines for Children and Youth Ministries (from the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, 2005)

Volunteer Screening Information - Best Practices to help safeguard your Children's and Youth Ministries (from Adventist Risk Management)

Volunteer Information Kit - for those working with Children and/or Youth (from Adventist Risk Management)

VOLUNTEER FORMS
Volunteer Ministry Form - this form can be used for any ministry in the church (from Adventist Risk Management)

It is suggested that you contact your local conference to find out how and where you should submit the completed form(s), and which forms they prefer.

For Upper Columbia Conference volunteer information, click here. For other conferences, e-mail or call your conference directly.

OTHER FORMS AND SITES OF INTEREST
The following list may be of assistance to you as you plan your service project, gather information about volunteering in other conferences, or events attracting youth nationwide.

Field trips and Outings - information and planning sheet (from Adventist Risk Management)
Florida Conference Staff/Volunteer Form
Georgia-Cumberland Conference Pathfinder Staff/Volunteer Form
Just Claim It 2 Volunteer Application Form (April 2010)
Upper Columbia Conference Website - Volunteer Page

This is an evolving resource page. We welcome any updates, additions or suggestions. Please e-mail yes@acsmanasota.org