Youth Volunteer Policy

Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter have a history of equipping and encouraging youth in their walk toward maturity, although this walk is primarily the responsibility of parents. Youth volunteers are in no way to be used for “child labor” but to facilitate physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

This policy is designed to delineate the requirements for youth volunteer participation at Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter. Youth safety and supervision are of utmost importance while participating on our campus. For the purpose of this document, youth are defined by ages 11–17.

1. Youth ages 15–17 are allowed to volunteer only if accompanied by a responsible and background-check-approved adult with a ratio of no more than six youth per adult supervisor.
2. Youth ages 11–14 are allowed to volunteer only if accompanied and assisted by a responsible and background-check-approved adult (preferable a parent) with a ratio of one youth per adult supervisor.
3. All youth must complete the online volunteer application. Parental permission is required on each youth volunteer application.
4. Projects for youth volunteers must be approved in advance by the volunteer coordinators.
5. All youth and leaders must abide by the rules of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, including proper dress code.