We believe that it is of utmost importance that our children are nurtured in a safe and responsible environment. We also desire that our staff and volunteers be protected from any false allegations of misconduct. 
 

1. Each new volunteer in our ministry is required to complete an application process, which includes a background check and completion of our Catch the Vision classes. 

2. Each volunteer is required to read and agree to follow the stipulations in this manual regarding Vision Kids Children's Ministry Policies and Procedures. 
3. We hold comprehensive teacher training for the following reasons: 

(1) ensure our volunteers understand and follow our policies
(2) enable them to nurture our children

4. We have a detailed security procedure for picking up a child outlined in the Parent Responsibility section of this manual. 

5. There is a Two-Volunteer rule in place for all classrooms. This means there should always be two volunteers, at least one of whom is a woman, present while children are there. This is to protect the children from the possibility of abuse and to protect adults from false accusations. If there is a situation in which there is only one adult, the door to the room should be open.