1. I recognise that every child/young person has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to expect trustworthy and responsible leadership.
2. I have read and understood the information in the current youth leadership policy document outlining my role and responsibilities in children's and youth ministry @ Marion Church of Christ (MCC).
3. With God's help, I commit myself to work within the guidelines laid down in the Marion Youth Policy documents.
4. I realise I am in a position to role model to children and youth and I will therefore seek to conduct myself appropriately at all times.
5. As part of my commitment to youth ministry, I agree to give priority to attend leaders meetings and training sessions or requirements that are part of the youth programme I am involved in.
6. I recognise that child abuse is a serious matter and that any suspicions a child is the victim of any form of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional or neglect) should immediately be reported to the Professional Standards Officer (unless the said person is implicated) with a view to reporting the matter to the Child Abuse Report Line. I also understand that if any person in a supervisory or caring role within the Church is suspected of abusing a child, this matter will be reported to the Child Abuse Report Line by the Professional Standard Officer or another person representing leadership at Marion Church of Christ.
7. I understand that a Pastor or a Governing Council member may wish to interview me before placing me in a position of trust, or as a continuing requirement of accountability. I also understand that I have a duty to fully disclose to an appropriate leader anything that might negatively affect my ability to fulfil my responsibility and duty of care in my capacity as a youth leader.
8. I agree to the church taking the following steps if it sees fit:
(a) conducting a DHS check (compulsory); and
(b) seeking references from previous churches, and/or
(c) obtaining references from employers.
I expect that I will be notified and my authorisation will be required if any such information is being sought by Marion Church of Christ Leadership or appointed body. I also understand that all information obtained shall be held by Marion Church of Christ records in the confidence and will be stored according to the current Australian Privacy Act legislation.
(Electronic or physical signature required prior to commencing youth leadership.)