Volunteer Application - Level 1

First Baptist School•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This document outlines the guidelines and policies for volunteers at First Baptist School of Charleston, SC. It defines two levels of volunteers: Level I for occasional classroom or group assistance, and Level II for more involved roles such as overnight trips, one-on-one mentoring, or driving students. All volunteers must be associated with the school for six months prior to supervising activities. Level I volunteers need to complete a policy form, while Level II volunteers require a criminal and reference check. The document also details general policies for supervising out-of-town and overnight activities, emphasizing safety, supervision ratios, and appropriate conduct. Specific guidelines are provided for one-on-one interactions with students, both on and off campus, to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Requirements

Be associated with First Baptist School for a period of six months prior to supervising any school activities.
Complete and sign a Level I Volunteer Policy form (for Level I volunteers).
Complete and sign a Level II Volunteer Policy form (for Level II volunteers).
Give permission for the school to complete a nationwide criminal and reference check (for Level II volunteers).
Supervise out-of-town and overnight school-related activities with at least two adults or a ratio of one adult to every nine students.
Have permission and medical forms in possession when traveling on a trip.
Ensure a door without a window remains open when an adult is alone with a student.
Avoid sleeping arrangements that include an adult with a student unless the student is the adult’s own child.
Maintain an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, courtesy, and maturity.
Avoid any situation in which one is alone with a minor other than their own.
Be aware of, avoid, and report sexual activity, abuse, insinuation of abuse, or evidence of abusive conduct towards a minor.
Be aware of, avoid, and report infliction or physically abusive behavior or bodily injury to a minor.
Be aware of, avoid, and report physical neglect of a minor.
Be aware of, avoid, and report mental or emotional injury to a minor.
Be aware of, avoid, and report the presence or possession of obscene or pornographic materials.
Be aware of, avoid, and report the presence, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances while leading or participating in a function for minors.
Schedule one-on-one sessions during the school day if possible.
Notify the appropriate office of the time and location of after-school sessions on campus.
Schedule a group session rather than an individual session when possible.
Schedule sessions in a location where there is traffic and not isolated.
Ensure doors without windows remain open during sessions.
Ensure sessions are visible from the door.
Maintain professional behavior during sessions.
Ensure no student is left alone at the school.
Remain with the student until the appropriate person arrives to pick up the child.
Any one-on-one activity off campus is discouraged.
Any one-on-one activity off campus must be contracted in writing between the school employee and the parent/guardian.

Responsibilities

Volunteer in a classroom or with a group of children (Level I).
Supervise school activities (Level II).
Be involved with overnight or out-of-town school-sponsored activities (Level II).
Engage in one-on-one situations with students (Level II).
Drive students to activities off campus (Level II).
Supervise out-of-town and overnight school-related activities.
Ensure permission and medical forms are in possession during trips.
Maintain professional dress appropriate for the occasion.
Portray a positive role model for students.
Act and react with Christian love and understanding.
Avoid any situation in which one is alone with a minor other than their own.
Be aware of, avoid, and report specific behaviors such as sexual activity, abuse, neglect, or possession of inappropriate materials.
Schedule one-on-one sessions during the school day or notify the office of after-hours sessions.
Schedule group sessions when possible.
Ensure sessions are in visible, high-traffic locations.
Maintain professional behavior during sessions.
Remain with students until appropriate pickup person arrives.