Lifekid Volunteering Program Analysis

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The volunteer program I am a part of that does not have a policy & procedure manual is my church’s Children’s Ministry program called LifeKids. I have had the privilege of helping a lot in this department and I know that making a manual will cause the other volunteers to feel security, motivate growth, and make it easier for new people to join the program. As the Volunteer Management Handbook states, “Volunteers are busy people who offer their time and skills but who expect rewarding work, clarity of expectations, thorough training, ongoing support, and responsible and respectful management in return.” (Connors, T.D. p. 156) In implementing these policies I will not be taking away people’s freedom, but instead becoming respectful of the time …show more content…

This person is not allowed to lead, change diapers, take kids on a potty run or perform any other function similar to a kid’s ministry volunteer.
• A parent who would like to come in and hang out so that they can familiarize themselves with the kids ministry – They will be asked to allow us to do a background check and after it has cleared, they can observe. This must be done graciously and delicately. We want the message to be one of safety, not of distrust. We also recognize that by allowing a parent to observe, we are able to then visit with them about volunteering. They are always welcome to observe from the windows as well.
• A visitor from another church who is here to learn more about kids ministry – They will be directed to the Children’s Ministry Pastor. She will schedule a time to chaperone the visitor on their class observation.
Curriculum
Each week we are entrusted with not only the care but also the instruction of children. Our goal is to build a foundation of Biblical truth within their

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