Parish Forms and Templates
The following forms, templates and guides are there to help you deliver your local parish safeguarding commitments.
These forms and guides have also been included in a single downloadable document called the "Parish Safeguarding Officer Resources Pack - March 2018" - which can be downloaded here.
Please note, many forms/guidance notes have been updated and revised so please ensure you’re using the latest versions, linked below.
Example Role Outlines
- Example Role Outline - Children’s Group Volunteer
- Example Role Outline - Flower Arranger
- Example Role Outline - Home Communion Assistant
- Example Role Outline - Messy Church Helper
- Example Role Outline - Messy Church Team Leader
- Example Role Outline - Parent & Toddler Group Helper
- Example Role Outline - Pastoral Visitor
- Example Role Outline - Volunteer
- Example Role Outline - Choir Chaperone
Volunteer Forms
- Volunteer Drivers check list
- Volunteer Contact Details Form
- Volunteer Agreement Form
- Who's Who in your Parish - A contact list for volunteers
Recruitment
- Model Letter of Appointment
- Model Interview Discussion Template
- Model Application Form
- Model Reference Form
- Model Reference Request Letter
- The Recruitment of Ex offenders
Safeguarding Forms/Information
- Parish Safeguarding Officer Registration Form - January 2018
- Parish Safeguarding Officer role and the essentials of parish safeguarding
- Parish Safeguarding Officer Role Description
- Parish Safeguarding Check list
- Logging a Concern form
- Activity Risk Assessment Template
- Example Parent & Toddler Group Risk Assessment
- Ely Diocese Confidential Declaration Form (Parishes)
- Model Safeguarding Provision that can be attached to any Hire of Church Premises Agreement
ID and Criminal Record Checking Forms/Templates/Guides
- Criminal Record Checks - From start to finish
- APCS Statement of Fair Processing
- Handling of disclosure certificate information - Sample policy statement
- Parish ID checker registration form
- List of acceptable identity documents
- ID checking guidelines for DBS check applications
- Id Checker role description
- Sample letter of Invitation to complete a criminal record check
Permission Forms
- Pictures computer images & social networking permission form
- General parental permission form for children group & activities
- Overseas/overnight residential trips permission form