Do you have a heart for reaching children? We have a place for you! For every gift, and for however much time you can commit, we have a place! Ask Pastor Mike for details or find the Volunteer application process below.

• Do you love worship? Become a worship leader in Awana (weekdays) or in The Garage (Sundays)
• Are you a creative storyteller or love to share the Good News in front of group? Become a large group teacher in Awana, The Garage or The Playhouse
• Do you want to build important relationships with children and have long-lasting impact in the lives of children? Become a small group leader in any of our programs.
• Do you enjoy engaging with children and adults but have limited time? Become a member of the First Contact team. (Sundays)
• Do you prefer to work behind the scenes? Become a resource manager, help with small group preparation, be part of the Setup Team, or become part of our AV Team.
• Do you have a heart for intercession? Join our Prayer team.
• Do you want to shepherd other leaders? Become a Service Team Leader.

For more information, contact Pastor Mike(mike@the-grove.net) or see a detailed description of roles here, or a description of PEAK roles here.  Or start the Volunteer Application Process.

CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURES

Child Protection Video Part 1 Child Protection Video Part 2 Child Protection Video Support Material TAKE THE QUIZ!

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Important Policies for Volunteers and Staff at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Kids@The Grove Team Member Handbook (updated Spring 2012) Kids@The Grove Discipline Policy Kids@The Grove Emergency Procedures

AWANA Parents and Team Member's Guide 2014-2015

TEAM MEMBER TRAINING

12 Secrets of Discipline Gospel Project Training Guide (for Preschool) Gospel Project Training Guide (for Elementary)

SCHEDULES

Teacher Schedule (PEAK & Playhouse)   My Curriculum Manager Login page

PEAK Team Member schedule Men of Impact Schedule PEAK Sunday Morning timeline (times for activities) PEAK - Description of Roles and Sunday morning schedule Playhouse Team Member schedule

AWANA Parent and Teacher Handbook 2014-2015

PEAK WORSHIP

This year the PEAK Praisers will be asked to practice at home rather than having scheduled practices.

Nov 6 "Hope in the Lord" (Psalm 33:20) music video (watch or download here) "Ready to Serve" (Deuteronomy 13:4) music video (watch or download here) "We Can Trust Him" (Psalm 33:4) music video (watch or download here) Nov 13 ““Nothing Is Impossible” (Luke 1:37) music video (download or stream here) “Ready to Serve” (Deuteronomy 13:4) music video (download or stream here) “His Great Love” (Romans 5:8) music video (download or stream here) Nov 20 “Nothing Is Impossible” (Luke 1:37) music video (watch or download here) “God Loves Us So” music video (watch or download here) “His Great Love” (Romans 5:8) music video (watch or download here) Dec 4  “You Gave” (John 14:19b) music video (watch or download here) “Hope in the Lord” (Psalm 33:20) music video (watch or download here) “God Loves Us So” music video (watch or download here)   Dec 11  “You Are the Messiah” (Matthew 16:16) music video (watch or download here) “He Loved Us First” music video (watch or download here) “You Gave” (John 14:19b) music video (watch or download here)   Jan 6  “Ready to Serve” (Deuteronomy 13:4) music video (watch or download here) “His Great Love” (Romans 5:8) music video (watch or download here) “God Loves Us So” music video (watch or download here)   Jan 15  “Hope in the Lord” (Psalm 33:20) music video (watch or download here) “His Great Love” (Romans 5:8) music video (watch or download here) “God Loves Us So” music video (watch or download here)   Jan 22  “You Are the Messiah” (Matthew 16:16) music video (watch or download here) “I Believe” (John 1:12) music video (watch or download here) “His Great Love” (Romans 5:8) music video (watch or download here)

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interests in serving in this fun & exciting ministry! Please review & take time to completely fill out the enclosed forms.

STEP 1 – Print & read all forms in the Volunteer Application Package

• YOUTH (17 and younger) Volunteer Application package
• ADULT Volunteer application Package

STEP 2 - Read and develop an understanding of each of the following policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Kids@The-Grove Team Members Handbook
• Child Protection Procedure
• View the Child Protection Video (Part 1 & Part 2)
• Read the Child Protection Video Support Material (optional)
  
• Complete the Child Protection Plan Questionnaire
• Kids@The-Grove Discipline Policy
• Kids@The-Grove Emergency Procedures
• Statement of Faith & Beliefs
  
• Important Policies for Volunteers & Staff Handbook.  Includes the following four policies: Criminal Record Search Policy, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, Harassment Policy, and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Policy

 Sign the forms contained within the Volunteer Application Package verifying you have read and understood the above-mentioned policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Upon completion return the application package to the Children's Ministry Pastor or to the Children's Ministry Office.

STEP 3 -  Complete a CPIC Criminal Record Clearance check and Vulnerable Sector Search.  These forms will need to be picked up from the Children’s Ministry Office.

1. Fill out the Consent for Disclosure of Criminal Record Information Form AND the Criminal Records – Consent for Check for a Sexual Offence for Which a Pardon Has Been Granted or Issued Form
2. Submit these forms, along with the Volunteer CRC Request Form (which waives the fee associated with the CRC process for volunteers), to your local RCMP office
• In Surrey there are two locations to choose from:
• 10395 148 Street (District Office – Open: 9am to 5pm)
• 14355 57 Avenue (Main Detachment – Open: 7am to 7pm)
3. Upon completion, submit the verified forms to the Children’s Ministry Office.

STEP 4 - Once all the forms have been completed, you will be contacted for an interview with the Children's Ministry Pastor.