Safety Policy

Overview of Volunteer and Staff Expectations

1. Background and Child Maltreatment Checks

All individuals who serve within the FBC Children or Student ministries are required to
undergo a federal background check, a National Sex Offender Registry check as well as
an Arkansas Child Maltreatment Registry check before serving and at least once every
three years thereafter. These checks will be administered by staff members with oversight from the FBC Safety Team.

Volunteers must also answer the following screening questions during the initial interview process:

a. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
b. Have you ever been charged with a crime?
c. Have you ever been involved in a civil lawsuit (plaintiff or defense)?
d. Have you ever been accused of sexual abuse?
e. Have you ever engaged in sexual activity with a minor (physical or through texting/social media)?
f. Have you ever been investigated for abuse, neglect, or other related allegation?

2. Training

All individuals involved in serving within the FBC Children or Student ministries must
undergo child abuse prevention and mandated reporter training within 30 days of
starting service and at least every two years thereafter.

3. Review Policies and Procedures

All individuals serving within the FBC Children or Student ministries will be required to
annually read and sign the Children’s and Student Ministry Volunteer Form found in this
policy.