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  Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph
  Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors Volunteering or Working with Younger Children Form
  
  You are about to begin what could be a lifelong commitment to working or volunteering for the Catholic Church. It is a privilege to help carry on the mission of Jesus Christ, one that no one takes lightly. It is important you follow certain rules and guidelines, both for your protection and for the protection of those to whom you minister. The church takes the issue of misconduct very seriously. Certainly any instance of your misconduct will be evaluated carefully, and you are urged to report any instances of misconduct that you see to the adult in charge.
  
  PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Participant Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Participant Mobile Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  (High School Volunteers Only) Expected High School Graduation Month and Year Please enter valid data.
  
  GENERAL CONDUCT FOR VOLUNTEERS OR WORKERS WHO ARE MINORS:
  
  The following forms of affection are customarily regarded as appropriate:
  • verbal praise
  The following are considered appropriate, but not allowable for the time being due to the Coronavirus-19 pandemic:
  • handshakes
  • high-fives or knuckle bumps
  • pats on the shoulder or back
  • side hugs
  • holding hands while walking with small children
  • sitting beside small children
  • kneeling or bending down for hugs with small children
  • holding hands during prayer
  
  Conduct that is NOT permissible – in order to maintain the safest possible environment for minors, the following are examples of affection that are not to be used:
  • inappropriate or lengthy embraces
  • kisses on the mouth
  • holding children over four years old on the lap
  • touching private areas of any child’s body
  • showing affection in isolated areas such as bedrooms, closets, staff-only areas or other private rooms
  • wrestling with minors
  • piggyback rides
  • any type of massage
  • any form of unwanted affection
  • comments about a child’s body or their development
  
  For the above statements about permissible and not permissible conduct, I understand these guidelines. I have questions about these guidelines.
  
  The Diocese of Kansas City- St. Joseph is grateful for the service you provide. Whenever you have questions or whenever you are uncertain about what is required, ask the adults with whom you work. Please review and check the following the statements: I promise to follow faithfully the rules and guidelines in the Diocese of Kansas City- St. Joseph Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors Volunteering or Working with Younger Children. I understand that I may be removed from my position of working with children if I don’t follow this code. I further understand that I may be required to participate in education and training provided by the school or parish I attend.
  
  PARTICIPANT ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
  
  By typing my signature below, I understand the conduct expected of me as a team leader and volunteer in the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Today's Date REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  PERMISSION OF PARENT/GUARDIAN
  
  Student Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  I/We, are the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the "Minor" listed above. We have received and support the Diocese of Kansas City- St. Joseph Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors Volunteering or Working with Younger Children and we have reviewed it with our child. We understand that the Diocese has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for all of its young people and we know of nothing in our child’s background that would make him/her unsuitable to work with minor age children.
  
  I agree to the above statement REQUIRED I agree. I do NOT agree. Please fill out this field.
  
  As a part of the necessity of communicating with the leadership team, the Youth Ministry Staff requests your approval of directly contacting and communicating with your teen.
  
  I agree to the above statement REQUIRED I agree. I do NOT agree. Please fill out this field.
  
  If you do not agree to all of the above statements, please elaborate here. Please enter valid data.
  
  PARENT ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
  
  The above student has permission to be a team leader. By typing my signature below, I attest that I am the legal parent /guardian of the student. Type Signature Below REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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TEAM LEADER APPLICATION

Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors Volunteering or Working with Younger Children Form

Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph
Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors Volunteering or Working with Younger Children Form