Sterling Volunteer Background Check
EVERY staff member ages 18+ must complete the Sterling Volunteers child protection training and background screening before they can volunteer. The Sterling Volunteers training and background screening are good for 3 years. Please contact your designated Local Administrator (selected by your local church board) for a copy of the latest Compliance Report where you can verify if ALL of your Club Staff have been considered Eligible to begin serving in your Club.
New Accounts
Step-by-step instructions for volunteers setting up a new Sterling account and completing background screening for the first time.
Download (PDF)Existing Accounts
Instructions for volunteers who already have a Sterling account and need to renew or update their background check status.
Download (PDF)Local Administrator Form
Form to become a Designated Local Administrator for your church. Note: churches are limited to a maximum of two administrators.
Download (PDF)Clubs Safety Officer
Each Pathfinder Club should appoint a Safety Officer to oversee insurance and safety compliance throughout the club year. The Safety Officer ensures that current medical forms, permission forms for off-premises activities, and updated parental contact information are maintained for all members.
Responsibilities
Disaster/Emergency Planning · Medical Coverage · Transportation & Insurance · General Liability · Mission Trips · Field Trip Planning
Safety Manual
A Practical Guide to Pathfinder Safety — comprehensive manual covering all safety officer duties and club compliance requirements.
View Resource →Prohibited Activities
Review the list of prohibited activities for Pathfinder clubs, including the risks and alternatives for 15-passenger vans.
Download (PDF)Available Forms
- ›Accident / Incident Report
- ›Certificate of Insurance Request
- ›NAD Medical Payments Statement of Loss
- ›Trip / Off-site Activity Planning Checklist
- ›Renting a Car
- ›Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection Form
- ›Prohibited 15-Passenger Vans: The Risks and The Alternatives & What Is The Danger?
Contact
For any questions regarding Adventist Risk Management, please contact your local Club Director or Florida Conference Risk Management Department.