I am happy to announce the release of our online Registered Child & Youth Worker (RCYW) Training. This will help our mission center be more efficient in processing RCYW Applications since most applicants will no longer need to wait until we can offer in-person training. This online training will also allow our many RCYW’s to take their refresher course every 3-5 years at a time that works with their schedule. If someone is unable to complete the online training, they can contact Brooke Schlenker at bschlenker@cofchrist-gpnw.org or at 319-939-7623.
Please follow the steps below to complete the required trainings to become a new Registered Child & Youth Worker (RCYW) or to renew your RCYW status.
- Watch the training video: https://youtu.be/K5vFnoVgcTg
- Read the LGBTQIA2S+ Awareness and Event Guidelines
- Take the RCYW Training Quiz: https://forms.gle/FceZ555KVzDKU2Ri7
- Submit application:
- New Applicants RCYW Application: click here. Scroll down to Children and Youth Protection Section.
- Helpful Notes:
- Applicant should not use references related to them or the pastor reviewing the form.
- Applicants need to be at least 15 years of age and older and be connected with Community of Christ for at least 6 months.
- RCYW Assistants: Age 15-20
- Registered Child & Youth Workers: 21 and older
- Applicant must become a RCYW within a year of taking the course. If not, they will likely need to take the training again before application can be processed.
- The application must be processed and approved within 6 months from the time that the form is dated.
- Helpful Notes:
- Renewing RCYW: Please email Brooke Schlenker, bschlenker@cofchrist-gpnw.org, stating you have completed the training as a refresher course and have taken the quiz.
- New Applicants RCYW Application: click here. Scroll down to Children and Youth Protection Section.
If you have any questions related to the RCYW guidelines or this process, please contact Brooke Schlenker (bschlenker@cofchrist-gpnw.org).