Kids World: commitment form - Adults

You are asked to enter into a commitment with the Kids World leadership to make this ministry a priority.
By signing below, you are stating you have read this entire guide and are committing to the following:

1. I will embody the values of a dynamic member of Red Hills Church and will follow the leadership
of the Kids World leadership team, including:
Being active in growing in my relationship with Jesus
Strive to live a godly, "above reproach" lifestyle
Faithfully attending a Sunday worship service
Giving and steward my resources in a God honoring way
2. I understand I am responsible as a teacher/leader in my specific area to:
Respond to Planning Center requests as soon as possible and be prepared
Not gossip about other leaders, kids, or families. If I have issues, I'll go directly to my area
leader or director
Not tell parents about issues with their kid(s), but instead tell my area leader or director
Be on time. If I'm late, I'll communicate to my ministry leader or Teacher Kim.
Focus on the kids while I am serving.
3. I will never be alone with a child.
4. I will attend 2 trainings per year (September and February) and watch training video online.
5. I will do everything I can to give families a great experience and interact in a positive and
personal way.

Please indicate which service and how often you are committing to serve:
9:00 10:00 (Crater Campus - nursery only) 11:00
Weekly Semi-monthly Monthly Sub list
I have committed to serve from ____________ (today's date) until _____________ (one year later).

Name (Printed): _________________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________

CONTACT INFO:

EMAIL__________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________

AGE LEVEL PREFERNCE:

Nursery/Wigglers (0-10 mos) Twos & Threes Elementary 1st/2nd/3rd
Nursery/Waddlers (11-24 mos.) Pre+K Elementary 4th/5th

I CAN HELP WITH… Check-Ins Planning/Prep Crafts

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1 -5 Grade only Sound Engineer Media/ProPresenter
Worship/Vocals Worship/Instrument __________________________

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 PERSONAL INFORMATION
If you prefer, you may discuss your answers to the following questions in person rather than answering
them on this application. Answering yes, or leaving the question unanswered, will not automatically
disqualify you as an applicant for volunteer work with our children.

Do you have any physical, mental, or emotional conditions that would prevent you from performing
certain types of activities related to working with children or youth? Yes No
If yes, please explain:

Is there any circumstance or pattern in your life which would make it inappropriate for you to serve with
children or youth, or compromise the integrity of our church? Yes No
If yes, please explain:

CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT AND CHURCH BACKGROUND

Please describe your current relationship with God and the history of your Christian commitment:

How long have you consistently attended Red Hills Church?

What church did you previously attend? How long?
Is there a person from your former church that we may contact? Yes No
Name Phone

REFERENCES
If you are 18 or over, please provide the following information for three people who are over 18 years of
age and are able to provide a reference supporting your integrity in relation to working with children,
your character and your personal Christian commitment:

Name Years Known Address Phone – Day/Night

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The information contained in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any reference or
churches listed on this form to give any information (including opinions) that they may have regarding my character
and fitness for work with children. I release all such references from any liability for furnishing such evaluations to
you, providing they do so in good faith and without malice. I waive any right that I may have to inspect references
provided on my behalf. I am striving to live a Holy Spirit-led life and agree to set a Christ-like example while working
with the children and/or youth of Red Hills Church.

Signature of Applicant Date

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 Code of Conduct
adapted from The Foursquare Church Child and Youth Protection Manual

We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters spiritual, emotional, and
physical health for all children who participate in our ministries. We are also committed to protecting the
staff members and volunteers from unwarranted accusations. To that end, all staff members/volunteers
who work with our children must abide by our Code of Conduct.

Staff Members and Volunteers of The Foursquare Church will:

1. Complete the Kids World Commitment Form, background check form, and Code of Conduct.
2. Take constructive correction with a good attitude knowing that Red Hills Church values children and
that Children's Ministry staff has the children's best interest at heart.
3. Pray every week for my class/area of ministry and the children at Red Hills Church.
4. Willingly and enthusiastically participate in activities.
5. Minister the love of Jesus to all children and to other Children's Ministry volunteers.
6. Be ready to serve in area of ministry 25 minutes prior to service time to prepare and pray.
7. Utilize Planning Center Online as a tool to communicate availability to area Team Leader: Accepting
teaching dates and blocking out dates unable to serve.
8. Treat children with respect and fairness at all times, regardless of race, sex, age, or religion.
9. Respond with Christian love and understanding in all situations.
10. Act as a positive role model for children by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience,
courtesy, and maturity.
11. Dress appropriately and avoid wearing provocative and/or revealing clothing. Be easily identifiable
while volunteering by wearing Kids World shirt and a Check-In station name tag.
12. Agree with the discipline procedure and will follow it in the classroom.
13. Read, understand, and will follow the Child Abuse Prevention Policy.
14. Agree to approach the Children's Ministry Overseer with any questions or concerns about a child or
area of ministry.
15. Engage only in appropriate displays of affection.
16. Refrain from inappropriate physical interactions.
17. Refrain from using inappropriate corrective measures.
18. Refrain from swearing or telling offensive or vulgar jokes.
19. Avoid involving children in inappropriately burdensome or disturbing problems or issues.
20. Refrain from sharing or keeping secrets with children.
21. Not abuse alcohol or drugs.
22. Refrain from discussing sexual encounters in the presence of children.
23. Not have or view sexually explicit materials, including any type or pornography.
24. Refrain from staring at or commenting on a child's body.

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25. Refrain from perpetrating any kind of abuse upon any child; this includes, but is not limited to, the
following:
a) Verbal abuse: degrading, threatening, cursing
b) Physical abuse: hitting, shaking, slapping, unnecessary restraints
c) Sexual abuse: inappropriate touching, exposing oneself, sexually-oriented conversations
d) Emotional abuse: shaming, humiliating, cruelty
e) Neglect: withholding or denying food, water, clothing, shelter, medical care, freedom of
movement, or failure to protect.
Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. Allegations of abuse may result in immediate removal of
the staff member/volunteer from duties, and may result in permanent dismissal at the sole
discretion of The Foursquare Church. The Foursquare Church will fully cooperate with authorities if
allegations of abuse are made and investigated.
26. Immediately report concerns or complaints, including suspicions of abuse, about a Red Hills Church
staff member, volunteer, or child to the Children's Ministry Overseer and to a member of the
ministerial staff.

As an applicant for a volunteer position with access to children at Red Hills Church and its ministries I
(print name) __________________________________________ have read, understand, and agree to
abide by the policies set forth in this manual. I further agree to abide by all policies, procedures and rules
of Red Hills Church regarding children and as otherwise deemed applicable to me. I further understand
that any violation of this Team Agreement may result in my immediate and potentially permanent
dismissal.

I declare that I will not abuse (physically, verbally, sexually, or emotionally) or neglect any child or adult;
and that I have never been convicted of abuse of, indecency with, or injury to a child or adult.

__________________________ ______________________________ _______________

Applicant Name (print) Signature of Applicant Date

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