Creating Safe Environments for
the Young People We Serve
Protecting children and young people is a responsibility shared by every Kiwanian.
Each year, more than 300,000 young people participate in Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) such as K-Kids, Builders Club, and Key Club, with millions more reached through Kiwanis service projects around the world. When young people participate in our programs and activities, their safety and well-being are entrusted to us.
Kiwanis International provides policies, training, and resources to help clubs, districts, and Service Leadership Programs create safe, positive, and secure environments for youth.
Each year, more than 300,000 young people participate in Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) such as K-Kids, Builders Club, and Key Club, with millions more reached through Kiwanis service projects around the world. When young people participate in our programs and activities, their safety and well-being are entrusted to us.
Kiwanis International provides policies, training, and resources to help clubs, districts, and Service Leadership Programs create safe, positive, and secure environments for youth.
Our Commitment to Youth ProtectionProtect Youth. Protect Volunteers.
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PROTECT
Create safe environments for youth. |
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EDUCATE
Know and follow youth protection guidelines. |
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SCREEN
Complete required background screening. |
Youth Protection Is Everyone's Responsibility
By staying informed and following Kiwanis Youth Protection Guidelines, we help ensure that every young person participating in Kiwanis programs has a safe and positive experience.
Background Screening
An Important Part of Protecting the Youth We Serve
Kiwanis advisors to sponsored Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) are required to complete a criminal background check conducted and verified through Kiwanis International.
Using a consistent and comprehensive screening process helps protect the young people we serve, as well as Kiwanis members and volunteers.
Using a consistent and comprehensive screening process helps protect the young people we serve, as well as Kiwanis members and volunteers.
Who Needs a Background Check?
If you serve as a Kiwanis advisor to a sponsored Service Leadership Program, you are required to complete the Kiwanis International background screening process.
How Do I Complete My Background Check?
Background checks must be completed through your personal Kiwanis.org account.
Important: The background check provided through Kiwanis International is the only background screening accepted for this requirement.
Background Check Fee
$25
Important: The background check provided through Kiwanis International is the only background screening accepted for this requirement.
Background Check Fee
$25
Want to learn more?
Learn More. Stay Informed. Help Keep Youth Safe.
Kiwanis International offers recorded educational sessions to help club and district leaders better understand youth protection policies, responsibilities, and best practices.
