CONFIDENTIAL

Working agreement including role outline (role description) for those who have contact with children.

PARISH

Name_of_Volunteer: ______

Address: ______

______

Thank you for agreeing to work as ___Sunday School Teacher______. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) puts a very high value on all voluntary work. The PCC intends to make sure that the appropriate resources and support are available from the Parish and from the Diocese and intends that no one should work unsupported.

These are the particular responsibilities of the volunteer’s work that have been discussed with you in detail:

  • prepare for or assist with the session using the bible verses, theme and resources provided (other appropriate material may also be used)

• ensure that all those on the register have returned completed up to date registration forms

• work within the guidelines set out in the churches Safeguarding Children policy at all times when responsible for children

• attend child safeguarding training organised on behalf of PCC.

• set up for the session and clear up afterwards

• gather the age group that you are leading at the back of church and supervise all under 11s until collected by a responsible person

• pass any monies collected within the group to Under 18s Co-ordinator or a church warden.

The PCC hopes that you find this work rewarding. Any further questions that arise from time to time can be discussed with ______who is ______

Once a year ______will meet with you to talk about the work, and if you wish to continue, we can discuss training opportunities so that there is an opportunity to continue to develop skills.

Should you be unable to fulfil this role due to sickness etc please contact______

The Church takes the safety of everyone within the church very seriously and expects that everyone will work within the church safeguarding policy. In particular, the Church expects anyone who becomes aware of a safeguarding risk or of actual abuse, to immediately raise this with (insert name and role of relevant parish individual)......

By signing this you acknowledge receipt and have read a copy of the Parish Child Protection Procedures and Vulnerable Adults Protection Procedures.

This agreement assures you of the continuing prayerful support of the Parish for volunteers and the work which is undertaken on our behalf.

Signature of Incumbent / Priest-in-Charge:______Date:______

Signature: ______(Role) ______Date:_____

On behalf of the PCC.

Signature: ______(Volunteer) Date: ______

(This role would require the volunteer to go through the safer recruitment process and obtain a DBS check)