In accordance with the United Methodist Book of Discipline, Decatur First UMC requires those working with children/youth or vulnerable adults to complete a background check and safe sanctuary training every two years.

18 & under

Step 1: Please view Safe Sanctuary Slides

Step 2: Read our Safe Sanctuary Policy

Step 3: Sign and submit the last page of the policy to safesanctuaries@decaturfirst.org.

18 & over

Step 1: Please fill out the “Volunteer Authorization for Screening and Background Check” form below & submit.

Step 2: Read our Safe Sanctuary Policy, sign and submit the last page to safesanctuaries@decaturfirst.org.

Step 3: Attend an in-person 30-minute Safe Sanctuary training at the church.

Complete the Stewards of Children training using this link. Contact Lydia Rodriguez for more info at lrodriguez@decaturfirst.org. Once finished, send the completion certificate to safesanctuaries@decaturfirst.org.

Upon completion, you will be considered Safe Sanctuary trained and ready to start volunteering with Decatur First UMC’s children/youth and vulnerable adults.

Volunteer Authorization for Screening
and Background Check

The information contained in this application will be disclosed only to those who have a genuine need to know in order to carry out their responsibilities or as required by law.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

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Social Security #

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Current Home Address

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Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Home Phone

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Work Phone

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Cell Phone

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Email Address

Gender

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Female

Marital Status

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

AUTHENTICITY AND AUTHORIZATION

By typing my name below, I hereby certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and correct. I understand that an investigative background inquiry may be performed on me, including, but not limited to, criminal conviction history and driving history and other such reports that may exhibit information on my character, work habits, performance, education and experience, along with reasons for termination of employment from previous employers, where such information exists. Furthermore, I understand that Decatur First United Methodist Church will be requesting information from various federal, state and other such agencies, which maintain civil history and other background. I understand that I have the right to review and challenge any negative information that would adversely impact a decision to offer volunteer work. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I understand that upon request I will be provided the name, address and telephone number of the reporting agency as well as the nature, substance and source of all information. I hereby authorize, without reservation, any party or agency contracted by Decatur First United Methodist Church, to furnish the above listed information and to release all parties involved from liability and responsibility for doing so. This authorization and consent shall be valid in online, original, fax, scan/pdf, or copy form.

Applicant Signature

First Name

Last Name

Today's Date

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