Commentary
Catholic Youth Ministry provides, free of charge, identification badges for all youth ministry volunteers who are classified by the Diocese of Wilmington as “cleared adults” (have received an acceptable background check through the diocese).
“Cleared for service” and the presence of an ID badge do not indicate that the individual has received the training necessary to fulfill his/her duties as a volunteer in youth ministry.
Parishes should encourage volunteers to wear their ID badge when serving as a volunteer in parish youth ministry.
There is a $5 cost to replace any badge that has been lost or stolen.
Related Policies
5.6 All coaches must wear their ID badge at all practices and games, matches, and other official CYM contests.