Approved Adult Volunteers and Staff must meet the following requirements to be
cleared to work with children, youth, or vulnerable adults:
• Complete the application form below, providing social security and driver’s license numbers.
• Be 21 years of age and at least five years older than the age of the persons they are working to serve. Exceptions may be made by the director overseeing the program.
• Give permission for background and DMV check. Any concerns may prevent approval.
• Volunteers must be members or regular attendees of Belin Memorial for a minimum of six months before being eligible to work as a teacher or worker with children, youth, or vulnerable adults. However, this time requirement may be waived after the applicant’s references and other background information are verified. Any volunteers or paid staff under the age of 18 must have adult supervision at all times.
• Participate in Safe Sanctuary training with an approved staff member.
• Sign the Safe Sanctuary statement that the policy was received and read.
• Adults or youth who have been convicted of either sexual or physical abuse of children, youth, or vulnerable adults; or who have a history of inappropriate conduct involving actual or attempted physical or sexual abuse with individuals in these groups, are not allowed to work with or interact with children, youth, or vulnerable adults.