Youth Center Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application
I. Applicant Information

The information collected in the Applicant Information section will be used for the purposes of performing a criminal background check through the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT).
Program *
E-mail
Last Name *
First Name *
Middle Initial
Race *
Sex *
Month of Birth *
Day of Birth *
Year of Birth *
Other Last Name
Other First Name
Other Middle Initial
Please scan or take a clear photo of your Driver's License and attach it below. Your application will not be processed without a copy of your photo ID.
Digital copy of Driver's License or State ID
Usage Agreement *

I accept and understand that the information I have provided in this application will be used for the purposes of performing a criminal background check via the Michigan State Police ICHAT.

II. Volunteer Code of Ethics

If accepted as a volunteer, you shall:
- Keep matters confidential.
- Interpret "volunteer" to mean you have agreed to work without financial compensation, but having been accepted as avolunteer worker, are expected to work according to the same standard as paid staff.
- Maintain an attitude of open-mindedness and a willingness to receive training and feedback.
- Complement staff efforts and assist in developing and maintaing good teamwork.
- Maintain a professional attitude toward volunteer work, accept obligation to the work, to those who direct it, to colleagues, to those for whom it is done, and to the public.
- Follow all procedures detailed in Washtenaw County Youth Center Policy 1.11: Monitoring and Reporting Abuse & Neglect:
  - To ensure the safety of the youths in the Youth Center, all suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect, whether they occurred prior to admission or during the youth’s stay, shall be reported immediately to the statutorily designated authority. The Youth Center Director shall initiate a thorough investigation and administer appropriate disciplinary actions and/or criminal prosecution.
- Follow all procedures detailed in Washtenaw County Youth Center Policy 3.13: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity:
  - In accordance with state and federal laws, each youth under the jurisdiction of the Washtenaw County Youth Center (WCYC) shall have the right to live in an environment free of harassment and discrimination. WCYC shall be committed to providing a healthy and accepting setting for youths placed in the care of the WCYC. WCYC staff shall respect the dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) juveniles and create an environment that is safe and free of discrimination.
- Follow all procedures detailed in Washtenaw County Youth center Policy 12.1: Legal Rights of Youth While Placed in Detention:
  - All youth shall be protected from discrimination based on race, national origin, color, creed, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, height, weight, physical handicap, and political and/or religious beliefs. All youth shall not be restricted from access to programs and activities based on these protected characteristics. All youth shall be assured that seeking judicial relief will not be met with reprisal or penalty. All youth have the right to legal representation.
Code of Ethics Agreement *

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Washtenaw County Children's Service Volunteer Code of Ethics.
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