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Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley is committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior and integrity and does not tolerate inappropriate or illegal activity on the part of any Club Staff, volunteer or youth participant.
All policies are designed to ensure the maximum safety and protection of Club participants and Staff. We work every day to create a safe, fun and positive Club environment so Club participants can have every opportunity in realizing their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults.
Safety Of All
Participants
Is Key!
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley has comprehensive safety policies in place that protect youth – including but not limited to, supervision, transportation, communication, and prohibiting one-on-one contact.
Background Checks
Mandatory criminal background checks are required for every staff and board member of Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, and any volunteer who has direct contact with children. These are conducted in advance, as well as each year.
safety assessments
Each Club location completes an internal review in a specific online tool, as well as a safety audit by members of the Program & Safety Committees.
required reporting
Any critical incident must be reported to Boys & Girls Club of America within 24 hours.
References
All interested persons seeking employment or volunteer opportunities with us must have three references. Also, if a candidate has previously worked or volunteered at another Boys & Girls Club, anywhere, we are required to complete a reference from the previous Club’s HR department.
Training
Boys & Girls Club of America’s Club Safety is designated to monitor each training by volunteers and staff:
- First Aid / CPR
- Supervision of Children
- Mandated Reporting
- Emergency Situations
Equipment
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley focuses on safety when making resource allocations and decisions regarding capital expenditures, transportation vehicles, and sports equipment.
24 hour toll-free safety hotline
1-866-607-SAFE
We encourage all staff, participants, and families to report any incident or situation they feel is unsafe. Through our collaboration with DCFS – Everyone has access to this resource.
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley Staff and Volunteers are mandated reporters, required to notify local authorities immediately with any critical incident or safety concern. Additionally, the organization complies with all Federal , state, and local safety laws, including those impacting facilities and vehicles.
safety committee
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley has a Board led Program & Safety Committee to provide input and guidance on local policies and safety strategies
Fernando Vivero • Flynn Kirkpatrick • Geovanny Ragsdale
Lili Lozano • Robert Sadeh
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