Rivers Baptist Church Staff and Volunteers will:
-Display the love of Jesus towards children.
-Respect children regardless of their race, beliefs, gender, sexual identity, family or lifestyle.
-Uphold children’s right to cultural safety.
-Respect the confidential information of others (subject to the law and reporting requirements in this policy).
-Promote participation, empowerment, education and awareness regarding the safety of children.
-Respect and act upon input from children regarding their safety and any decisions affecting them.
Rivers Baptist Church Staff and Volunteers will not:
-Cause harm to a child.
-Touch a child in a way that is inappropriate, uncomfortable or confusing to them.
-Use inappropriate language, sounds or gestures in the presence of a child.
-Be alone with a child (including being out of sight).
-Use their position to manipulate or coerce children.
Rivers Baptist Church Staff and Volunteers will:
-Hold a current and valid Blue Card and report any changes in Blue Card or police information changes.
-Be familiar and comply with aspects of Rivers Baptist Church’s Church Safe policy that applies them and their role.
-Refer/report all perceived risks and significant events.
-Be aware of and follow all Risk Management Plans relevant to their ministry activity.
Rivers Baptist Church Staff and Volunteers will not:
-Serve before completing the application, screening, training and approval processes.
-Take or store videos or photos of children on their personal devices.
-Engage, or seek to engage, with a child 15 years old or younger on social media.
-Engage in electronic communication with a child unless under demonstrated supervision of their parent/carer.
-Do anything that risks harm coming to children, themselves or other Staff/Volunteers.
Step beyond their level of competency or training.
Requirements of Character
Rivers Baptist Church Staff and Volunteers will:
-With God’s help, seek to live out Jesus’ ethical teachings in all aspects of life.
-Seek to build up their team of fellow Staff and Volunteers.
-Attend ministry activities in appropriate and inoffensive clothing.
Rivers Baptist Church Staff and Volunteers will not:
-Seek a ministry role for selfish reasons.
-Consume or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs (other than those properly prescribed and administered) while working with children.
-Smoke or vape on Church premises.
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