What is the relationship of this program to OSU?
-
- Understanding the value of the program/event
-
- What is the mission of the program?
-
- Q & A about role descriptions of the employee(s) and volunteer(s)
How does OSU protect approved volunteers?
-
- Forms to review and sign
-
- Adult expectations
-
- OSU Conditions of Volunteer Service (volunteers only)
Policies and procedures
-
- Overview of policies and procedures for working with youth
-
- Discussion about social controls to prevent child abuse
-
- Appropriate boundaries between youth and adults
-
- Preventing youth abuse of youth
Safety procedures to implement during program/event
-
- Ratio of supervising adults to youth
-
- Lodging arrangements
-
- Check-in and check-out procedures
-
- Emergency procedures: medical needs, weather, transportation, activities
-
- Reporting accidents
When and how to report suspected child abuse
-
- Signs of abuse
-
- Protocol for reporting suspected abuse
-
- Individual is protected when report is done in good faith
-
- Practice skills through scenarios, “When a Youth Discloses…”
content edited Apr 2012