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Volunteer Application

In accordance with our Safe Place Policy, we believe the following information is necessary to protect our children and volunteers. This information will also help us to place our volunteers in ministry positions where they can best use their gifts. Thank you for your careful attention in filling this out.

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Personal Information

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Spiritual History

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Churches I have attended in the last five years:

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Ministry Experience: Previous and Present

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References

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Ability to Work with Children

In order to provide a safe and secure environment for our church’s children and youth, we believe it is necessary to ask the following questions as part of our application process. All information will be kept in confidence by church leadership and the Safety & Risk Management team and will not be disclosed by the church unless required by law. Answering ’yes’ to any of the following questions may not necessarily prevent you from volunteering with the church. Thank you for your understanding.
1. Are there any circumstances involving your lifestyle or history that could call into question your ability to work safely with children or youth in a Christian environment (e.g. use of pornography, illegal substances, etc)?
2. Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted (Note: This does not include minor traffic violations.) If ‘yes’ please list offences(s) and the date(s)
3. Have you ever been expelled from or had your employment terminated by any organization or employer for assault or violence against any person, or for assault, violence or impropriety with children, youth or vulnerable person (e.g. senior citizens or persons with disabilities)?
4. Have you ever been investigated by the BC Ministry of Children & Family Development or any other organization for suspected child abuse?
5. Do you have any health concerns which could impact your ability to perform the functions or the volunteer position for which you are applying?
6. Do you have any contagious diseases or medical concerns of which we should be aware, and of which we may need to take steps to protect against transmission should you volunteer at the church?

Volunteer Consent

1. In order to decide my suitability for volunteer ministry in this organization, I hereby give the designated leadership of Cloverdale Baptist Church consent to:

  • Verify the information provided by me in this Ministry Personnel Application Form
  • Contact the references and employers listed in this application
  • Obtain and verify any information from them and any other persons that the church determines to be relevant to my application

2. I understand that in British Columbia a Criminal Record Check is legally required for anyone working with the Vulnerable Sector (children, youth and vulnerable adults). I therefore agree to complete a CRC and have it returned to Cloverdale Baptist Church.

3. I further grant Cloverdale Baptist Church the permission to perform an internet search on me and to review and consider any information found posted by me on the Internet.

4. I understand that if Cloverdale Baptist Church approves my volunteer application and later determines, in its discretion, at any time that I am not suitable for volunteer service in Cloverdale Baptist Church or for the volunteer position for which I am applying, the leadership may terminate my volunteer service or volunteer position for any reason without advance notice.

5. If Cloverdale Baptist Church approves my application for a volunteer position, I will sign any documents that the church requires and will at all time cooperate fully with the church leadership in the fulfillment of my duties and will keep all confidential information I encounter in my role as volunteer confidential.

6. If at any time I determine that for any reason I am unable to support or adhere to or follow the policies, procedures or doctrine of Cloverdale Baptist Church, I will inform the church leadership and will resign my volunteer position.

Information received in this Ministry Personnel Application Form is confidential and is being gathered for the purposes of considering your application for volunteer ministry with Cloverdale Baptist Church and for assessing potential ministry opportunities for you in the future.

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