FBC Volunteer Ministry Application Form

Thank you for participating in this voluntary screening process.

Personal Information

Name

Gender

Male Female

Address

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

This address will receive a confirmation email

Birthdate (eg. 01/31/1980)

How long have you been attending First Baptist Church?

On average, do you attend two or more Sundays a month?

Yes No Maybe

Do you believe Jesus Chrit died and rose to life and desires a relationship with you?

Yes No Maybe

To the best of your knowledge do you agree with the core beliefs of FBC?

Yes No Maybe

Please list any previous experience you've had with church ministry?

If you have a criminal record or have any other reason that would question your involvement with volunteer ministry please explain.

Briefly explain your interest in volunteering at First Baptist Church.

List any churches you have been involved with in the past 5 years.

What are your ministry areas of interest?

Birth-2 Pre-school(age 3-5) Gr. K-5 Jr.Youth Sr.Youth Vulnerable Adults Other

References (non-family members)

Reference 1 Name

Ref 1 Relationship to Applicant

Reference 1 Phone

Reference 1 Email

Reference 2 Name

Ref 2 Relationship to Applicant

Reference 2 Phone

Reference 2 Email

Requirements for children, youth and vulnerable adult (CYV) ministry volunteer

Counselling: Try to limit counsel to that of a spiritual context. Refer to professional counsellor if CYV wishes to discuss abuse, mental health or addiction issues.
• Generally leaders should only counsel CYV that are the same gender as they are
• Meet CYV in highly visible areas while keeping confidentiality in mind
• Avoid asking questions of extremely intimate nature

Discipline: Limited to non-physical forms of correction and restrictions.
• No corporal punishment (spanking, forcible confinement)
• Physical enforcement or removal of a CYV is only used in order to protect others involved
• If necessary engage other volunteers to help remove offending youth from group situations

Driving: When transporting CYV during FBC ministry events, drivers should supply FBC with:
• Their current driver’s abstract
• A copy of the insurance from their personal vehicles used to transport youth

Criminal Records Check (CRC): Criminal record checks are to be performed on all volunteers involved on a regular basis and/or overnight trips run by FBC.
• Criminal record checks are free for volunteers
• CRCs can be done with a form provided by FBC or online.

Guidelines for children,youth and vulnerable adults (CYV) ministry volunteers:

Appropriate Behaviour: Leaders are held to a higher standard of ethics and behaviour then CYV.
• Try to show an equal level of affection and kindness to all
• Do not engage in or allow sexual jokes or behave in any way that promotes sexual exploitation
• Be fair, consistent and state clear consequences for inappropriate behavior
• Examples of possible appropriate/ inappropriate physical contact with CYV
o Appropriate: Affirmation through pat on hand, shoulder or back, side hugs
o Inappropriate: extended hugs, piggy backs, having someone sit on your lap, touching anyone in a place normally covered by a bathing suit

Punctuality: Leaders should make their best effort to attend their ministry events as well as arrive at planned times to allow time for orientation or preparedness.

Volunteer Dismissal: At any time a volunteer may be dismissed from volunteering or the volunteer application process for the following but not limited to: violence or excessive aggression; dishonesty or malicious intent; illegal substance use, possession or endorsement

Incident Reporting: If a major incident happens during a ministry event (injury, reporting of an abuse, etc.), an incident report form (located in the church office) should be read and possibly filled out.

I herby acknowledge that the information contained in this FBC Volunteer Ministry application form is correct and to the best of my knowledge. I have read/understood and will do my upmost to adhere to the above volunteer ministry guidelines.

I agree

Next Steps:
1) Submit this form
2) Fill out a Criminal Record Check form
a) to fill it out online, follow this link and enter the code G6HLQ4SYPW
b) grab a form from the office and drop it off at the RCMP office on Victoria St.
(remember to bring ID).
3) Arrange a time to meet with the ministry staff for a short interview
4) We know it's kind of a hassle, so thanks for doing all this!!

FBC Volunteer Ministry Application Form

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