Child Protection Training
As part of Columbia's Child Protection Plan, each volunteer and staff are required to attend a one-time, hour long child protection training session. These sessions are held on the third Sunday of each month in Room 146. Childcare is available with reservation. This month we're offering two training sessions!
These are the final training sessions offered before the October 1 deadline!
Register Online for the 8:30-9:30am training on September 19
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Register Online for the 4:00-5:00pm training on September 19
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The deadline for completing BOTH
the background check and the
training is October 1, 2010.*
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Child Protection Background Application
If you are currently a volunteer or staff member with Columbia and have not started the background process, or are interested in joining Columbia's team, please fill out the online background application. (Click on the application for Children & Student Ministry Volunteer in the bottom left column, click on the application for the position of interest in the bottom right column, and then click on "Apply for Position." If you are a staff member, click on the application for Columbia's Staff and then follow the previous directions.)
Here at Columbia, we believe it is our responsibility to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and students. They and their parents need to know that we have taken every reasonable step to ensure children’s safety in our ministry. Our policies and procedures should protect not only the children and students to whom we minister, but also those servants who graciously give of themselves to do the work of ministry at Columbia Baptist Church. Ultimately, we are working to safeguard the integrity of Columbia and her mission.
In June 2009, Columbia adopted a new child protection policy that broadens the scope of what ministries do to protect children from abuse. Part of this child protection policy is that each person who works with children or students under the age of 18 must go through a background application process as well as go through Child Protection Training.
For more information on Columbia's Child Protection Plan, pick up a brochure from a ministry wall, the Rainbow Desk, or the Information Center.
What you will need to complete the application:
- Driver’s License Information
- Social Security Number
- Residential History (last three residences)
- Churches attended and staff reference for last 10 years
- Employment History for last 10 years
- Vehicle Operator’s License Information (only if you will be responsible to transport children or youth)
- Two (2) Professional References
- Two (2) Personal References
* Note, there is no "save" function on the application. Once you begin it, you must complete it or start over upon returning later. We also suggest that you print out a copy for your reference before submitting your application.
What to expect:
- Once the online application is complete, you will be contacted by the appropriate staff or lay leader.
- New volunteers and staff will complete an interview and reference check.
- Once the above is complete, the church requests the background check.
- Following a successful background check and approval from the department leader, you will be contacted for training and start date.
* Please note: Columbia uses a third-party to conduct background checks. You may read a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Questions? Contact Lindsey Forman or call 703-534-5740 x263.