Saint Brigid Volunteer

We appreciate your interest in volunteering for the District Volunteer Program. Our district offers a variety of activities you may choose from when volunteering your time. Simply complete and submit a volunteer application and upon approval you will receive instructions on next steps.

It is very important that the information you enter on the application matches your government issued identification card including your full legal name. It is important that you provide a valid email address so you can be notified as to the status of your application and for future communication. If you are unable to provide an email address, you use the district’s email address. All information collected on the application will remain confidential and not be shared outside the volunteer program.

If you have any questions about the application, please request to speak with a volunteer representative.

Thank you,
Safe Environment Volunteer Coordinator

Personal Information

Please select the schools at which you wish to volunteer

Please select the functions from the list below. (select all that apply)

Documents

The following documents are required by the state to authorize clearance within this school district.

Please select the organization(s) on behalf of which you are volunteering (if not applicable, select "None")

Please read the disclaimer as well as Code of Conduct below and provide your signature

By providing your signature, you are agreeing to abide by the rules and regulations of the District Volunteer Program. One or more of the volunteer activities you have selected may require you to provide your United States social security number so we can perform a criminal background check. Your social security number will only be used for this purpose and we do not retain this information.

Code of Conduct 

Our children are the most important gifts God has entrusted to us. I promise to strictly follow the rules and guidelines in this Code of Conduct as a condition of my providing services to the children and youth at Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish.

I will:

 Safeguard children and youth entrusted to my care at all times.

 Faithfully represent and practice the teachings of the Catholic Church with integrity in word and action.

 Treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity, and consideration.

 Avoid situations where I am alone with children and/or youth at Church activities, ensuring that twodeep ministry is a standard practice.

 Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition, or comparison when working with children and/or youth.

 Refuse to accept expensive gifts from children and/or youth or their parents without prior written approval from the pastor or administrator.

 Refrain from giving expensive gifts to children and/or youth without prior written approval from the parents or guardian and the pastor or administrator.

 Report suspected abuse to the pastor, administrator, or appropriate supervisor. I understand that I have a moral obligation to report suspected abuse.

 Cooperate fully in any investigation of abuse of children and/or youth.

 Obey all traffic laws when driving children and youth and adhere to the Diocese of Columbus Volunteer Driver and Cell Phone Policy, if applicable.

 Abide by the Saint Brigid of Kildare Social Media Guidelines, which I have been provided and read. • https://stbrigidofkildare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Social-Media-Guidelines-FINAL.pdf

I will not:

 Smoke or use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in the presence of children and/or youth.

 Use, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol at any time while working with children.

 Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal drugs at any time.

 Interact with or engage children and youth through personal social media.

 Pose any health risk to children and/or youth (i.e., no fevers or other contagious situations).

 Strike, spank, shake, or slap children and/or youth.

 Humiliate, ridicule, threaten, or degrade children and/or youth.

 Touch a child and/or youth in a sexual or other inappropriate manner.

 Use any discipline that frightens or humiliates children and/or youth.

 Use profanity in the presence of children and/or youth.

 Drive a vehicle not in compliance with regulations and/or inspections while driving children. I have read and understand the above Volunteer Code of Conduct. I understand that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct or failure to take action mandated by this Code of Conduct may result in my removal as a volunteer with children and/or youth. I also agree to attend a "Protecting God's Children" session, submit to a criminal background check, and provide a copy of my Photo ID.

Thank You

Your volunteer application has been successfully submitted and will be reviewed per the district’s volunteer policy. In the near future, you will be notified as to your volunteer status. If you have any questions, please request to speak with a volunteer representative.