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RISK MANAGEMENT

​WELCOME TO FORT WORTH ALUMNAE CHAPTER
​RISK MANAGEMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS

WHO IS A VOLUNTEER?

​In Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Delta Sigma Theta or Delta), any individual participating in Delta’s youth initiatives is defined as a volunteer.  This applies to members of Delta Sigma Theta and non-members (i.e. Deltas and non-Deltas) Delta Sigma Theta has three national youth enrichment programs designed to promote the development of young girls and boys. These include, but are not limited to, Delta GEMS, Delta Academy and EMBODI (collectively “youth initiatives”).

Fort Worth Alumnae Youth Programs
Jump to Parent/Guardian Application

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

  1. ​Must be 18 years of age or older
  2. Complete the application process
  3. Pass a criminal background check
  4. Complete risk management volunteer training
  5. Sign and abide by the youth initiative code of ethics
  6. Recognize signs and symptoms of child abuse/neglect
  7. Abide by Delta’s mandatory reporting policy
​Risk Management is the process of assessing risk and acting in such a manner, or prescribing policies and procedures, to minimize loss associated with such risk.
 
Risk Management is important because it protects our organization, ensures the safety of all participants in our youth programs, evaluates allocation of resources, focuses on the enrichment of our youth participants, and focuses on prevention.

VOLUNTEER FORMS & TRAINING REGISTRATION

​If you are interested in volunteering with a Delta Youth Initiative Program, you MUST complete these 3 steps:
1. Volunteer Application
A completed volunteer application is valid for three years. If you have on file a completed application from the last three (3) years, please complete the Annual Confirmation Status and Information Update Form.
Volunteer Application (FWA)
File Size: 621 kb
File Type: pdf
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Annual Confirmation Status Information Update Form (FWA)
File Size: 180 kb
File Type: pdf
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Instructions to complete forms:
Each application file is a fillable PDF. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to complete the form.  
  1. Select the relevant file and download it.
  2. Save file to your computer. NOTE: Data added while opened in browser will not save.
  3. Open the file in its location on your computer.
  4. Complete and save the form.
  5. Submit application to riskmanagement@fortworthdst.org. NOTE: Subject line is Youth Program Volunteer Application.
2. Background Check
For the Southwest Region, all background check screenings conducted by InfoMart are valid for three years.
Online background screening application
  • Confirm your 3-year background check eligibility period - contact Risk Management at riskmanagement@fortworthdst.org.
  • Background check fee averages $65 - $130 and credit card payment is due at the time of submission.
  • If you need to complete a background check, it is recommended to check the box requesting a copy of your background screening report.
​3. Risk Management Volunteer Training
Volunteer trainings are required annually for all volunteers, current and new. Preferably, complete your background check and submit volunteer application prior to attending training.

​There are currently no upcoming volunteer training sessions.
Note: ​If you are more than 15 minutes late to the training, you will be required to register for another session.

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN APPLICATION

Complete if you have a child or youth participant you plan to enroll in a Delta Youth Initiative Program.
Parent/Guardian Application (FWA)
File Size: 939 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Instructions to complete forms:
Each application file is a fillable PDF. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to complete the form.  
  1. Select the relevant file and download it.
  2. Save file to your computer. NOTE: Data added while opened in browser will not save.
  3. Open the file in its location on your computer.
  4. Complete and save the form.
  5. Submit application to riskmanagement@fortworthdst.org. NOTE: Subject line is Youth Program Parent/Guardian Application.

RISK MANAGEMENT CONTACT

If you have any questions, please contact the Risk Management Coordinator at riskmanagement@fortworthdst.org.
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  • WELCOME
  • ABOUT US
    • NATIONAL HISTORY
    • 2022-2024 CHAPTER OFFICERS
    • CONTACT
  • PROGRAMS
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
  • PHOTO GALLERY
  • MEMBERS ONLY
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS
  • Chapter Zoom Calendar