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How to Help - Kid Connection

Classroom Teacher (Toddler & Preschool)

These leaders serve weekly and will pray for the children, prepare activities ahead using provided curriculum outlines, and greet attenders and guests warmly inviting them to participate. This will require at least one hour of preparation each week in addition to the weekly group time.

Small Group Leader (Elementary)

These leaders serve weekly and will pray for the children, prepare activities ahead using provided curriculum outlines, and greet attenders and guests warmly inviting them to participate. This will require at least one hour of preparation each week in addition to the weekly group time.

Large Group Teacher (Elementary)

These leaders serve on a rotating schedule as storytellers in our elementary program. Large Group Teachers prepare the Bible lesson and present the material in interactive story form to several “classes” (we call them small groups) of children at a time. This will require at least 2 hours of preparation for each week of teaching and may occasionally require additional meetings or rehearsals.

Kid Connection Helper

These individuals serve on a rotating schedule and will assist the teacher or small group leader. There is no preparation time involved; however, helpers are encouraged to engage with the children as they serve and expected to be welcoming and attentive. 

Kid Connection Teen Helper

 Any student under age 18 who is interested in serving may contact the Children’s Director for permission to help in our preschool program. 

Kid Connection Prep Team

 A group of volunteers serves on a rotating schedule during the week to prepare the craft and lesson materials for weekend Kid Connection programs. Please contact the church office if you would like to join this serving team! 

Interested in Serving?

Contact Marion Handley, Director of Children’s Ministries at [email protected] and have a conversation about what area of service will be a good fit. 

Background Checks

ALL volunteers in Kid Connection MUST provide a PA State Criminal Background Check, PA Child Sexual Abuse History Verification which indicates NO RECORD, and a FBI Fingerprint report. Residents of PA for 10 or more consecutive years are excused from the fingerprint requirement if they complete a notarized Affidavit.

Procedures for Volunteer Clearances

All the info you need to obtain the necessary clearances for working with children at Faith Church

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Safe Sanctuaries

ALL Kid Connection volunteers must participate in Safe Sanctuaries training every 3 years. Safe Sanctuaries is the title of our church policy detailing the safeguards in place for the protection of children and volunteers on our campus and the reporting procedures for accidents, injuries, and suspected abuse. The full policy can be viewed below.

Faith Church Child Policy

Safe Sanctuaries Policy for Faith United Methodist Church

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