Here at New Bridge Church, we believe the safety of our children is very important.
Below you will find a downloadable pdf file containing our current Child Protection Policy.
If you have any questions please contact our office at 515.462.1050
Below you will find a downloadable pdf file containing our current Child Protection Policy.
If you have any questions please contact our office at 515.462.1050
Screening process for volunteers
1. Age of workers
All workers responsible for children may not be under 14 years of age and all workers responsible for students may not be under 18 years of age. Adults over age 21 will assist all children and student workers.
2. Worker criteria
All children and student workers, regardless of the position they hold or the length of time or consistency that they plan to volunteer, must complete the Application for Ministry form and the screening process must be completed PRIOR to their volunteer experience.
3. Checking references
A member of the Child Protection team will contact personal references listed on the screening form. Former churches may also be contacted. Notes from each contact will be made and filed.
4. Background check
For all workers, the state sex offender registry will be checked, either Iowa’s or the state/states where the person has lived for the past year.
5. Interviewing
First-time workers must be interviewed by a Child Protection Team member or the specific program director (Ex. VBS, Sunday school, Preschool Worship and Children’s Worship) where he or she wishes to work. This brief, informal interview will include a review of the Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
6.Confidentiality
All information gathered and noted will become part of a permanent confidential file.
7.Training
Volunteers will be required to participate in mandatory, ongoing training in child safety and protection as scheduled by the church and complete an acknowledgement form. A signed acknowledgement form will be kept on file.
Download the policy handbook below:
| child_protection_policies_jan._2013.pdf |