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All Souls Church Volunteer Agreement

This form should be completed by all voluntary workers with children or adults at risk in accordance with House of
Bishops / London Diocesan Safeguarding guidance policy and procedures. If the role changes substantially a new
form should be completed. Copies should be retained by the worker, the church office (on behalf of the PCC) and
the person to whom the worker is responsible (i.e. the supervisor).

Position
Church: All Souls, St Margarets-on-Thames
*Name of worker:
*Name of group:
Where/when meeting: Sundays
Age range of children or range of vulnerabilities of adults: under-11s

Person supervising: Team Leader (or if Team Leader, The Incumbent)
Appointed by and responsible to the PCC.

Work to be undertaken
To provide a safe and caring environment in which children have fun and, appropriately to their age, can
encounter and learn about the God we know in Jesus.
To arrive before the service, where possible, in time to be part of team prayers and to assist in setting up
the room and preparing the session.
In setting up the space, ensuring that all toys and craft materials are age appropriate and that the space is a
safe place to be.
If responsible, to spend time planning, praying and implementing a stimulating session for the children in
their care.
To ensure registration and return of children is carried out in accordance to All Souls Safeguarding Policy.
To ensure enough team members are present and that Safeguarding Guidelines are followed at all times.
To be responsible for clearing away the space being used.
To have read and implemented the Diocesan Child Safety Guidelines.

Training
Introductory session, including Safeguarding summary and information to be provided within one term of
starting as a helper and before leading a group session.
Other training to be offered on a rolling basis through the year.

Role description to be reviewed before 1
st
September 2015.

Signed (on behalf of the PCC)


To be completed by the worker
I have understood the nature of the work I am to do with children/young people/ adults at risk.

I have read the guidelines produced by the Church for safeguarding children and young people / adults at risk. I
understand that it is my duty to protect the children, young people and adults at risk with whom I come into contact.
I know what action to take if abuse is discovered, disclosed or suspected.

*Signed

*Date
N.B. All information will be held safely and in confidence, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
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DECLARATION ON SAFEGUARDING GUIDELINES
Diocese of London Declaration on Safeguarding
Parish Name: All Souls, St Margarets-on-Thames

*Name:
Role: Childrens Team Member

Code of Conduct
This code represents the behaviours which constitute safe practice enabling individuals to monitor and maintain their
own standards of integrity and good practice.

I agree to:
Treat all children, young people and adults with respect and dignity, keeping my own language, attitude and
body language respectful
Courteously communicate with children, young people and adults at risk
Avoid being alone with a child / adult at risk, keeping others within sight and always aware of my actions
Speak up about inappropriate attitudes and behaviour that might put others at risk
Never use illicit drugs or alcohol when responsible for a child or adult at risk
Keep physical contact specific to the needs of the activity and always seek permission first
Obtain consent for any photographs / videos to be taken, shown or displayed
Never use rough play, sexually provocative words and games or any forms of physical punishment
Never scapegoat, ridicule or reject a child, group or adult or allow others to do so
Avoid showing favouritism or reinforcing infatuations towards me by a child or adult at risk
Never allow unknown adults access to children or adults at risk
Always operate within the principles, procedures and guidelines of the Diocese of London

*I (insert full name) have read the guidelines produced by the Church for
safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. I understand that it is my duty to protect the children, young
people and adults at risk with whom I come into contact. I know what action to take if suspected abuse is discovered,
disclosed or suspected. I also agree to adhere to this code of conduct.

*Signed

*Date