Appendix C: The Compliance Checklist
Appendix C
The Compliance Checklist
_____ Do we do background checks on the volunteers who work on a hands-on basis in our youth ministry?
_____ Does your church have supplemental auto liability coverage that kicks in after a youth trip driver’s individual coverage has been exhausted?
_____ Do you have an up-to-date Church Copyright License for music and an up-to-date Church Video License for videos used in the youth ministry?
_____ Do you have a clear policy about students driving students and about drivers under twenty-five driving students?
_____ Do you have a policy that bars new members working in the youth ministry until a waiting period of six months has been completed?
_____ Do you have in writing a brief summary from your church’s insurance agent about what is and is not covered when you are taking a trip away from the church?
_____ Do you have the phone number to call if you are involved in an accident on a church trip?
_____ Do you have a resource like Church Risk Management readily at hand?
_____ Do you ask for written applications from every volunteer?
_____ Do you (or someone on your team) interview every prospective volunteer?