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Child and Youth Protection

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with children and youth at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church!

Below you will find four steps to complete the Child & Youth Protection Clearance Process. All four steps must be completed to work with our Children & Youth Ministries.

  • Adult volunteers (over 18 years old) are required to complete Steps One through Four.
  • Youth Volunteers (less than 18 years old) complete Steps One, Three, and Four.

Please contact Mary Richards This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Reference our complete:  pdf CHILD & YOUTH PROTECTION POLICY (1.44 MB)

STEP TWO:

Adults 18 years and older must apply for the following Required Background Clearances. Instructions are provided for each clearance.

Clearances must be current within the past 3 years. If you already have these clearances completed as of September 1, 2022, submit them to Mary Richards This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

STEP THREE:

Complete BMPC Child & Youth Protection Training. Training must be completed by every volunteer annually. If this is your first training, we strongly recommend the In-Person training option. If you cannot attend an upcoming training date, please follow up with Mary Richards  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We also offer an online training option through Google Classrooms.

Sign up for an upcoming In-Person Training Here:

STEP FOUR:

Upon completing the Volunteer Application Form and Child & Youth Protection Training, please complete the required form:

Certification, Consent, and Acknowledgment