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Volunteer Screening & Establishing Safe Environments

Volunteer Screening & Establishing Safe Environments. 2005 University of Florida IFAS, Extension. Florida 4-H Mission. Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential. Purpose. This policy provides an opportunity to:

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Volunteer Screening & Establishing Safe Environments

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  1. Volunteer Screening& Establishing Safe Environments 2005 University of Florida IFAS, Extension

  2. Florida 4-H Mission Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.

  3. Purpose This policy provides an opportunity to: • Reaffirm UF IFAS Extension’s dedication to youth and their well-being. • Carefully select adults working with youth. • Provide safe, positive environments. • Provide education and resources. • Document positive risk management. Page 3

  4. Which Volunteers are Screened? Every Extension volunteer - who works directly with youth on an ongoing basis, (3 or more times annually) or, - for an overnight situation. Page 4

  5. …Specifically? • Club/project volunteers • County resource volunteers • District/State volunteers who manage events • Parents who supervise other youth • Camp counselors • Chaperones • Hosts for interstate/international exchanges • Any volunteer who has had a 1 year break

  6. Rules of University of Florida “Each person wishing to become a volunteer shall furnish to the appropriate department/operational unit, such personal… information as may be necessary for the determination of… suitability as a volunteer. The department… seeking volunteer services shall be responsible for the screening and selection of volunteers. 6CI-3.0031 (3a)

  7. Screening Process • Volunteer submits application • Volunteer signs Adult Agreement • Extension obtains copy of applicant’s drivers license • Extension conducts background check • Level I, II, or III • Extension checks 3 references • Extension talks with applicant (interview)

  8. Child Maltreatment Sexual Assault Indecent Exposure Incest Child Abandonment Promotion of Pornography Criminal Homicide Distribution of Drugs Aggravated Assault Decision? Just Say NO!

  9. My Responsibility? To protect those who can not protect themselves.

  10. Always Help Care for Children • Watch for major behavior changes • Listen for warning signs • Respond to warning signs

  11. 24-Hour Florida Abuse Hotline By Phone By Fax By Voice Message How to Report?

  12. Selecting Volunteers Establishing Safe Environments for Youth

  13. Together, Caring for Extension participants in youth programs.

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