MAC Kids Volunteer Form - Missoula Alliance Church

Your name *

Email address *

Are you under 18? If yes, please provide date of birth.

Phone number *

Address *

Which age level do you prefer?

Nursery (0-3 years)

Preschool (4-5 years)

Kindergarten - 2nd grade

3rd grade - 5th grade

Any age, I just love kids!

What role would be the best fit for you?

Nursery

Teaching a kid's class

Assisting in a kid's class

Welcome and check in at the front desk

Substitute Teaching

Craft Prep

Special Events (Summer Adventure Week, Date Nights)

Para Helper - one on one with some awesome kiddos!

At which service would you prefer to serve?

9:00am

11:00am

10:00am (summer only)

I can serve at any service!

How frequently are you available to serve?

Weekly

Twice per month

Once per month

How long have you attended Missoula Alliance Church?

Are you a regular attender of Missoula Alliance Church?

With whom are you well acquainted at Missoula Alliance Church?

Have you been a part of another church other than Missoula Alliance Church? If so, what brought you to MAC?

It is desirable that all teachers are members of the local church; if they are not, they must be in full harmony with the doctrines and principles of Missoula Alliance Church. (macmissoula.com/believe)

In a brief paragraph, please outline your spiritual journey, including when you received Christ as your Savior.

Have you received any training that would be beneficial to serving in MAC Kids? If so, please list.

Briefly share your motivation for wanting to serve in MAC Kids.

Legal History Questionnaire

1. *

Have you ever pleaded guilty or been convicted of a criminal offence relating to drug or alcohol abuse, violence, sexual misconduct, or offences involving minors? You will need to answer "Yes" if you have entered into a plea agreement, including a deferred sentence or a deferred judgement arrangement, in connection with a criminal charge.

Yes

2. *

Have you ever been reported to a social services agency, law enforcement authority, child abuse registry or similar organization regarding abuse or misconduct involving children?

Yes

3. *

Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary action (including discharge) or investigation relating to drug or alcohol abuse, violence, sexual misconduct, or other offenses with children by a church, religious or other organization or by an employer?

Yes

4. *

Do you have any drug, alcohol, or substance abuse problems?

Yes

All MAC Kids volunteers older than 18 are required to pass a background check to serve in MAC Kids.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please see the MAC kids director.

Policies to Encourage a Safe and Positive Environment for Our Children

1. Our goal is to generally staff each child's classroom with two volunteers, with at lease one volunteer over the age of 18. If only one volunteer is staffing a classroom, the door to the classroom must remain open.

2. No child will be separated from the class by a single volunteer, unless such volunteer and child remain in visual contact with others.

3. Smoking, using tobacco products or alcohol, or being under the influence of alcohol in the presence of minors is prohibited.

4. Using, possessing, or being under the influence of illegal or illicit drugs at any time is also prohibited. Please contact a supervisor if you are required to take prescription medication that may interfere with you ability to properly supervise children.

5. We strongly recommend that parents take their children to use the restroom prior to each class or service. If a child needs to use the restroom during class time, the following guidelines must be strictly followed.
Only female volunteers may assist children in the restroom.
In classrooms with adjoining restrooms, a female volunteer may enter an adjoining bathroom to assist the child, but the door must remain open. If necessary, to protect the child's privacy, the volunteer may stand in the doorway. Female teen volunteers may assist in the bathroom only if an adult volunteer is in the adjoining classroom.

In other church restrooms, group restroom breaks should be scheduled, when possible, with two volunteers assisting the children as needed. If individual restroom breaks are needed and the child does not need physical assistance, a single volunteer will escort the child and remain outside of the bathroom. If the child needs assistance in the restroom, two volunteers will escort the child and both will remain inside the restroom.

6. Physical contact should be age and developmentally appropriate.
Appropriate touch - these are recommended as pure, genuine and positive displays of God's love:
- meet the child at eye level by bending down or sitting.
- listen to him/her with your eyes as well as your ears.
- hold the child's hand while listening or speaking to him/her or when walking to an activity
- put your arm around the shoulder of a child when comforting or quieting is needed
- pat the child's head, hand, shoulder, or back when encouraging
- gently hold the shoulder or chin of a child when redirecting the child's behavior
- hold a preschool child who is crying
Inappropriate touch - the following types of touch must be avoided:
- kissing a child or coaxing a child to kiss you
- extended hugging or tickling
- touching a child in any area that would be covered by a bathing suit

7. If you have any questions about these policies, or if you have concerns about another volunteer's failure to comply with these guidelines, please immediately contact a supervisor.

Do you agree to abide by these policies?