Welcome to Louisville Alumnae Chapter (LAC) 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”).
 
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Youth program for young women ages 11-14 which focuses on social and emotional development, physiological transitioning, exposure to global ideas and learning opportunities.
 
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble G.E.M.S. (Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully) Institute
Youth program for young women ages 14-18 which focuses on promoting high levels of academic success, assisting young women in proper goal setting, developing compassionate, caring, community-minded women, emphasizing decision-making and planning for the high school years and beyond.
 
EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence)
Youth program for African American males ages 13-17 which is designed to address issues related to STEM education, culture, self-efficiency, leadership, physical and mental health, healthy lifestyle choices, character ethics, relationships, college readiness, fiscal management, civic engagement and service learning.

What are the requirements for becoming a Volunteer?

1. ​Must be 18 years of age or older
2. Complete the application process
3. Pass a criminal background check
4. Complete risk management 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.
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Volunteer Forms + Training Registration

1. If you're interested in volunteering with a Delta Youth Initiative Program, register for an upcoming volunteer training session. Register here when sign-ups become available.
2. Use the buttons below to download and complete the applicable forms for volunteering with youth programs with LAC. You will find:

• Volunteer Application: Complete if you're a sorority member or parent interested in volunteering with a Delta Youth Initiative Program
• Parent/Guardian Application: Complete if you have a child or youth participant you plan to enroll in a Delta Youth Initiative Program
• Background Check Link: Complete if you are a sorority member or parent planning to volunteer with a Delta Youth Initiative Program

How to Complete Digital Application Forms

1. Each application file is a fillable PDF. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to complete the form(s).  
2. Select the relevant file and download it. 
3. Save file your computer. (Text added to PDF while opened in browser will not save)
4. Open the file in its location on your computer.
5. Complete and save the form.
6. Email completed form to riskmanagement@dstlouisville.org.

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Volunteer Application

Parent/ Guardian Application

Background Check

​Reminders

• All LAC volunteers, (excluding Fall 2020 sorors), collegiate transfers, transfers from other alumnae chapters and sorors who completed the annual confirmation update form last sorority year are required to complete a background check this year.
• Background Check conducted by Palmetto? If Palmetto previously conducted your background check, your background check verification may still be eligible. Please confirm your 3-year background check eligibility period by emailing Risk Management at riskmanagement@dstlouisville.org.
• Background check fee is $50.00 for KY residents and $25.00 for IN residents.
• Complete background check & return completed volunteer application prior to attending volunteer training, preferably.
• If you are more than 15 minutes late to the training, you will be required to register for another session.

 
Please contact the Risk Management Coordinator at riskmanagement@dstlouisville.org if you have any questions.