At Valley Simsbury, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. We require all volunteers in our children’s ministry to complete the KidSafe Application process, which thoroughly evaluates their character, background, and experience. This rigorous process includes reference checks, background screenings, and specialized training, ensuring that our volunteers are trustworthy and well-prepared to care for your child.
We understand how important it is for parents to feel confident about their children's safety. That’s why we encourage you to meet your child’s teachers and get to know the caring volunteers who will be guiding them in their faith journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and loving environment for every child.
BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Thank you for your interest in serving with kids at Valley Simsbury.
- Each person completes a KidSafe application, including current contact information and the email addresses of three (3) character references. These three references must not be related to the applicant.
- References are contacted to check on the applicant's suitability for working with children.
- The applicant receives an email directing them to the Secure Search Website.
- The applicant must go to that site and give permission for a background check to be run.
- The background check is completed and assessed by the Database Coordinator.
- The applicant will receive an email from the Database Coordinator containing a link for the Ministry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training.
- An interview is conducted with the applicant by a church staff member or an approved interviewer.
- Once the background check is clear, the references found to be positive, the online training is completed, and the interviewer determines the applicant is suitable to work with children, the process is complete.
Thank you for your willingness to serve and for taking the time to walk through this process.
