TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION (Youth)

TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION (Youth)
Dear New Song Kids Team Member Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in serving the New Song Nashville body in New Song Kids. Following are three parts to this application that you'll need to complete and sign before submission. The application should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Be sure to complete all required fields. Each part has headings as follows:
1. Local Leadership  
2. YOUTH Volunteer Application (CLICK HERE if you need the ADULT Team Member Application)
3. Child and Youth Protection Code of Conduct  
Once you have completed the application, you will receive a confirmation email with an additional document you should download, read and keep as a reference. This document contains the following articles:
1. Appropriate and Inappropriate Verbal Interactions
2. Appropriate and Inappropriate Physical Interactions
3. Appropriate and Inappropriate Corrective Measures
4. Major Signs of Abuse and Neglect
Once we have processed your application, you will be contacted to arrange an interview/orientation. If you have questions feel free to email us at kids@newsongnashville.com. Through this process we will be able to help determine where you would serve best in New Song Kids, and your adventure will begin from there.

Again, thank you for your interest in serving as a team member in New Song Kids. Our desire in partnering together is to provide a safe place for our kids to worship and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  

New Song Kids Leadership

1. LOCAL LEADERSHIP

TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION (Youth)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Are you currently involved in a Life Group?*

YesNo
If yes, what are the names of your Life Group Pastors?*
If yes, how long have you attended the group?*
If no, is this something you are pursuing?*
Have you completed the New Song Nashville Membership Seminar?*

YesNo
If yes, what date did you complete it?*
If no, do you plan on attending it in the next 6 months?*
Before answering the following questions please read the NEW SONG KIDS HANDBOOK. You should have received a hard copy of the handbook in a colored folder. If you did not receive the handbook, CLICK HERE to download and read through it before answering the next questions.
Have you read the New Song Kids Handbook?*

YesNo
Do you agree with the New Song Kids Handbook?*

YesNo
Signature

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2. YOUTH TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION (Cont.)
PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you prefer, you may discuss your answers to the following questions in person rather than answering them on this application. Answering yes, or leaving the question unanswered, will not automatically disqualify you as an applicant for volunteer work with children or youth.
Do you have any physical, mental, or emotional conditions that would prevent you from performing certain types of activities related to working with children/youth?*

YesNoI'd prefer to answer in person
If yes, please explain:
Is there any circumstance or pattern in your life which would make it inappropriate for you to serve with children or youth, or would compromise the integrity of our church?*

YesNoI'd prefer to answer in person
If yes, please explain:
Have you been a victim of abuse, molestation or neglect?*

YesNoI'd prefer to answer in person
If yes, please explain:
PARENTAL PERMISSION

I understand that my child is making an important commitment to serve the children or youth ministry of the church. I give my permission for my child to perform that service.
Signature of Parent

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references or churches listed on this application to give my information (including opinions) that they may have regarding my character and fitness for work with children or youth. I release all such references from any liability for furnishing such evaluation to you providing they do so in good faith and without malice. I waive any right that I may have to impact references provided on my behalf. I am striving to live a Holy Spirit-led life and agree to set a Christ-like example while working with the children and/or youth of this church.

I understand that this is not an application for employment.

I further understand that New Song Nashville takes abuse very seriously and that abuse in any form will not be tolerated. I am aware that my participation in abuse of any form is cause for my removal from volunteer service.
Signature of applicant

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION CODE OF CONDUCT

New Song Nashville is committed to protecting and releasing in our children the calling God has placed on their lives. We look to 1 Thessalonians 5:23 as a guide: "...may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete..." (NASB). We have been charged by God with the responsibility of protecting each child's spirit, soul, and body; we will do everything possible to fulfill that charge.

We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters spiritual, emotional, and physical health for all children who participate in our ministries. We are also committed to protecting staff members and volunteers from unwarranted accusations. To that end, all staff members and volunteers who work with our children must abide by this "Child and Youth Protection Code of Conduct."

Staff Members and Volunteers of New Song Nashville will
1. Treat children with respect and fairness at all times, regardless of the child's race, sex, age, or religion.
2. Respond with Christian love and understanding in all situations.
3. Act as a positive role model for children by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, courtesy, and maturity.
4. Dress appropriately and avoid wearing provacative and/or revealing clothing.
5. Engage in appropriate displays of affection, as defined in PDF download on confirmation email once application is completed.
6. Refrain from inappropriate physical interactions as defined in PDF download on confirmation email once application is completed.
7. Refrain from using inappropriate corrective measures as defined in PDF download on confirmation email once application is completed.
8. Refrain from swearing or telling offensive or vulgar jokes.
9. Avoid involving children in inapproprately burdensome or disturbing problems or issues.
10. Refrain from sharing or keeping secrets with children.
11. Not abuse alcohol or drugs.
12. Refrain from discussing sexual encounters in the presence of children.
13. Not have or view sexually explicit materials, including any type of pornography.
14. Refrain from staring at or commenting on a child's body.
15. Refrain from perpetrating any kind of abuse upon any child; this includes, but is not limited to to, the following:
  - Verbal abuse: degrading, threatening, cursing
  - Physical abuse: hitting, shaking, slapping, unneccessary restraint
  - Sexual abuse: inappropriate touching, exposing oneself, sexually-oriented conversations
  - Emotional abuse: shaming, humiliating, cruelty
  - Neglect: withholding or denying food, water, clothing, shelter, medical care, freedom of movement, or failure to protect
  Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. Allegations of abuse may result in immediate removal of the staff member or volunteer from duties, and may result in permanent dismissal at the sole discrection of New Song Nashville. New Song Nashville will fully cooperate with authorities if allegations of abuse are made and investigated.
16. Immediately report concerns or complaints, including suspicions of abuse, about a staff member, volunteer, or child to the immediate director of the program and to a member of the ministerial staff.
As an applicant for employmemnt or for a volunteer position with access to children at New Song Nashville and its ministries, I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the "Child and Youth Protection Code of Conduct". I further agree to abide by all policies, procedures and rules regarding children and as otherwise deemed applicable to me. I further understand that any violatiuon of this code of conduct may result in my immediate and potentially permanent dismissal.

I declare that I will not abuse (physicaly, verbally, sexually, or emotionally) or neglect any child or adult and that I have never been convicted of abuse of, indecency with, or injury to a child or adult.
Name of Applicant*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Signature of Applicant

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TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION (Youth)

1. LOCAL LEADERSHIP

2. YOUTH TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION

2. YOUTH TEAM MEMBER APPLICATION (Cont.)