Rules & Policies

Seven Religious Practices (Things volunteers cannot do at RFK) No Communion No Water Baptism No Altar Calls No Laying on of hands No Casting out of demons No Speaking in tongues No Anointing with oil

Seven Religious Practices (Things volunteers cannot do at RFK) No Communion No Water Baptism

Seven Religious Practices (Things volunteers cannot do at RFK) No Laying on of hands No Casting out of demons No Speaking in tongues No Anointing with oil

Seven Religious Practices (Things volunteers cannot do at RFK) No Altar Calls

Seven Religious Practices (Things volunteers cannot do at RFK) No Communion No Water Baptism No Altar Calls No Laying on of hands No Casting out of demons No Speaking in tongues No Anointing with oil

What Can you do about Faith at RFK? Question Evangelism – “When the Children Ask” Voluntary prayer Scripture reading by a volunteer Answer child’s questions about faith honestly – using “I” not “You” language Trust God for the impact

Teachable Moments Finding Teachable Moments Drive Time (with Mentors) Activity Books Activity Centers Singing Songs Bible Reading

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Camp Rules vs. Mentoring Club Rules How are they the same? How are they different? Why?

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Line of Sight in Public Settings Must mentor in places where other adults are “in the line of sight” and Mentor and child are easily observed by others.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Line of Sight in Secluded Settings Mentoring in secluded sites requires a second RFK Mentor, Staff or Safety Companion.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Two-Deep Rule at Mentoring Club Events Same rule as Camp No child should be alone with only one adult present

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Transportation Policy Mentors are required to keep a Transportation/Visit Log, and a copy is provided to the Mentoring Club Director each month.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Transportation Logs When transporting a Mentoring Club Kid, Mentors must carry:  Transportation Log  Signed Medical/Transportation Release  Proof of Auto Insurance  Valid Driver’s License

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Transportation Policy Who else can drive a Mentoring Club Kid? - Certified Staff: only with required documents - Uncertified Staff: ONLY IF a certified staff/mentor is in the car + required documents

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Transportation Policy Who CAN NOT Transport A Mentoring Club Kid? • Anyone under the age of 18 may not transport a Mentoring Club Kid at any time. Certified Staff: only with required documents

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies OPEN DOOR POLICY No Mentor or Mentoring Club Volunteer should ever be alone with a child behind a closed door.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies OVERNIGHT POLICY NO individual overnight events or trips with Mentoring Club Kids GROUP overnight events REQUIRE: Mentoring Club Director permission Signed caregiver permission Event insurance At least 4 Mentors

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Bed Rule If a Mentor and Mentoring Club Kid are ever in a room with beds, the RFK “Camp bed rule” applies Camp bed rule - At NO time during camp should a camper be allowed to lie or sit on the counselor’s bed or shall the counselor lay or sit on the camper’s bed.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Safe Touch Same rules as Camp No Piggy Back Rides No Frontal Carrying NO lap sitting EVER Safe Side Hugs Only

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING POLICY For Mentoring Club Kids Pick an open and public spot to take each other’s picture, or have someone else snap the picture.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies No Publishing of RFK Child Photos For Publicity: No identifiable photographs of Mentoring Club children may be published or posted anywhere.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Photos with more than one Club Kid Group Pictures: Ok to take a photo of kids together if there is nothing to identify the children as Mentoring Club members.

Club Rules and Policies Manual IV-5 Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Exchanging Personal Contact Information Even approved Mentors can NOT exchange information directly with a camper prior to receiving permission from Mentoring Club Director.

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies SOCIAL MEDIA & CELL PHONE RULES No Social Networking Limit Cell Phones NO Exchanging of: Emails Facebook/Twitter/or other social networking addresses Between Mentors and Mentoring Club kids

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies Name Tags To be worn by everyone Hugs Ask permission Safe side hug Use common sense and be consistent!

Mentoring Club Rules & Policies When the Rules Aren’t Different Connecting with foster kids after Camp in the name of Royal Family KIDS is still OFF LIMITS Unless… There is an active Mentoring Club and the Mentor has been given permission by the Mentoring Club Director.