Ministry Volunteer Application (16+)

Thank you for your interest in serving! We appreciate you applying for a volunteer position with Pacific Community Church. It is our desire to develop a culture of safety and accountability, so that those who are serving and the people we serve are protected. We believe the following information is necessary to protect our children, youth, vulnerable adults, and volunteers. It will also assist us to effectively place our volunteers in ministry positions where they can best use their gifts. Thank you in advance for providing this information.

Your name *

Last name

Email address *

Phone number *

Phone type

Address *

Country

Street address

Apt/unit/box (optional)

City

State

Postal code

Birthdate *

Gender *

Marital status *

Medical note *

Preferred Form of Communication *

Our default form of communication is email. If this is unacceptable, please let us know how you want us to communicate with you.

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Other

Spiritual History

Tell us more about your faith journey and your relationship with God!

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour? *

Yes

Please tell us about your faith journey! *

Have you been baptized? *

Yes

How long have you attended Pacific Community Church? *

Are you a member of Pacific Community Church? *

Yes

Please list all churches you have attended in the past 5 years. *

Include church names and approximate time frame of your involvement there.

Have you been a member at any of these churches? *

Yes

Ministry Information

We want to know what ministry you'd like to serve in and how God was wired you for it.

Please select the area(s) of ministry in which you would like to serve: *

Pacific Kids Ministry

Youth Ministry

Young Adults Ministry

Women's Ministry

Men's Ministry

Cloverdale Community Kitchen

Hospitality (Usher/Greeter/Coffee Server)

Worship Ministry

Growth Group Leader

Other

List any spiritual gifts, talents, or skills that you would bring to our team and would be applicable in ministry at PCC. *

Previous Experience

What have you been involved in before?

List any relevant volunteer positions you have previously held. *

Please include the organization, position you held and date you were involved.

Personal History

Current Occupation *

Present Employer or School *

What are your hobbies and interests? *

Do you have any training, education or qualifications that could be helpful in any way? *

Are you willing to be contacted to volunteer as a First Aid Responder? *

As part of our Emergency & Safety Plan at Pacific, we require First Aid Responders for various events.

Yes

Criminal Record Check (External Link)

To ensure that you do not lose your information, please copy and paste to another internet tab or window.
1. Copy and Paste - https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm - into a separate tab
2. Enter access code 7PFVNWFVQ2. Follow the steps on the screen. Make sure you request a NEW criminal record check. At the end it should say: submission complete.
3. Please make a note of the ID number and date submitted for future reference. (This will allow us to call in on your behalf for a status check if necessary).
4. If your check says “could not complete request online” please do the following: Select PRINT and sign the document, then Contact the office@pacificcommunity.ca to arrange for us to verify your ID and we will email the paperwork for you.
5. If you do not have access to a printer, please contact the office@pacificcommunity.ca and we will set up a time with you to get your check done at Pacific. We require a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search for all volunteers at Pacific. These 'Checks' are to be renewed every 3 years and are completed at no cost to you.

Was your criminal record check successful? *

Yes

Confidential Information

In order to continue to provide a safe and secure environment for the children, youth and vulnerable adults at Pacific Community Church, we believe it is necessary to ask you the following questions as part of our application process. All information will be kept in confidence by leadership and will not be disclosed unless required by law. Answering "yes" to any of the following questions may not necessarily prevent you from volunteering with or being employed by Pacific Community Church. We require this information for all volunteer positions regardless of whether are not you work directly with children, youth or vulnerable adults. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Are there any circumstances involving your lifestyle or history that could call into question your ability to work safely with children, youth or vulnerable adults? *

Yes

Since turning age 16, have you ever had sexual contact with any person under the age of 16? *

Yes

Have you ever been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted? *

Yes

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 persons? *

Yes

Have you ever been investigated by the BC Ministry of Children and Family or any other organization for suspected child abuse? *

Yes

Do you have any health concerns which could impact your ability to perform the functions of the volunteer position for which you are applying? *

Yes

By clicking yes, I acknowledge that all of my answers to the above Confidential Section are accurate and truthful. *

Yes

References

Please provide the names of two individuals, excluding relatives, who could provide a reference for you. If able, include at least one reference from outside the church.

Reference #1 *

Please include their name, phone number, email address, nature of relationship, and how long you have know this person.

Reference #2 *

Please include their name, phone number, email address, nature of relationship, and how long you have know this person.

Release of Information and Declaration of Intent

In order to decide my suitability for volunteer ministry in this organization, I hereby give the designated leadership of Pacific Community Church consent to:
·         verify the information provided by me in this Ministry Application Form
·         to contact the references and employers (if applicable) listed in this application
·         to obtain and verify any information from them and any other persons that the church determines to be relevant to my application

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 Pacific Community Church as soon as possible.

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

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

If the Pacific Community Church approves my application for a volunteer, I will at all times cooperate fully with the church leadership and staff in the fulfillment of my duties and will keep all confidential information I encounter in my role as a volunteer or staff member, confidential.

I hereby acknowledge that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this Ministry Volunteer Application is true and correct. *

Yes

Digital Signature *

Please print your name here.

Today's Date *

Pacific Community Church
office@pacificcommunity.ca
(604) 574-4001