The screening process consists of a thorough background check, interview and training that will help protect the children we work with as well as ensure the integrity of the North Fayette Valley Mentoring Program. When our volunteers and mentors come into direct contact with youth (or other adults involved in the coalition) and cause harm to them, NFV Mentoring can be liable if that volunteer has a criminal record. A background check can also provide insight into an individual’s behavior, character, and integrity.
It is the policy of the North Fayette Valley Mentoring Program that each volunteer applicant completes a screening procedure. All staff members must be trained and required to carefully follow the screening procedures.
At minimum, the following screening procedures are required for volunteer and mentor applicants. Program staff must ensure that each applicant completes these established minimum screening procedures:
The decision to accept an applicant into the program will be based upon a final assessment done by program staff at the completion of the mentor or volunteer screening procedure. The program coordinator has final approval for an applicant’s acceptance into the program. No reason will be provided to applicants rejected from participation in the program.
All volunteers and mentors are expected to meet the eligibility criteria. However, extenuating circumstances may be reviewed at the discretion of the program coordinator and acceptance may then be allowed with approval of the North Fayette Valley Mentoring Advisory Committee when all eligibility requirements are not clearly met. These instances are expected to be rare.
Documentation of the screening process must be maintained for each applicant and placed in confidential files.
NFVCC Mailing Address
PO Box 234
Elgin, Iowa 52141
NFVCC East and Youth Center
23689 Canoe Road
Elgin, Iowa 52141
NFVCC East Phone
563-426-5055
Mission
To promote and support the health and well-being of youth in the North Fayette Valley community.