Kids' Community Volunteer Application - The River Church Community

Phone number

Birthdate

How long have you been attending the River? *

If you have been attending the River for less than a year, did you attend another church before this? Which one and for how long?

I meet these qualifications for volunteers:

* Confess Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior
* Adhere to the affirmations of faith of the church
* Either be a River partner in good standing or a regular attendee for at least 6 months
* Have no history being an abuser

Details

Age group with which you would like to serve: (check all that apply) *

Infants

Toddlers & Young Preschool

Pre K-1st grade (Godly Play)

2nd-3rd grade (Godly Play)

4th-5th grade (Red Room)

Role that interests you: (check all that apply) *

STORYTELLER/LEADER (Prepare lesson and present God’s word to a circle of children through story. Create opportunities for children to discover God themselves. Lead the feast and prayer time.)

DOORPERSON/ASSISTANT (Greet the children individually as they begin the morning. Help in practical ways to create a sacred space. Check art and snack supplies. Greet parents at the door.)

CAREGIVER for infants/toddlers (Provide little ones with a loving and nurturing introduction to church that is a reflection of the love that God has for each child. May include Bible stories, songs, and crafts.)

ROAMER (Greet families, help with check-in, assist classroom volunteers as needed, maintain a secure environment.)

Frequency available: *

Every-other month rotation (i.e., all of Jan/March/May/etc.)

Every-other week rotation (i.e. 1st/3rd Sundays - infants and toddlers only)

Other

Service available: *

9 am

11 am

Either

Other

Why are you interested in being a Kids’ Community volunteer? *

Do you have any prior experience with children? In what context? *

References

Adults and high schoolers: Please list the names and phone numbers of two people whom we may call as references. These people need to have known you for at least one year and not be relatives.

Middle schoolers: please list contact info for at least one parent/guardian.

Reference #1 (Name, phone #, relationship) *

Reference #2 (Name, phone #, relationship) *

Background information

Our personal past experiences can sometimes affect our current relationships and interactions. The next questions are very personal and are asked so we can best prepare you to minister to children. If you prefer, you may discuss the answers in confidence with the Children’s Ministry Director instead.

Have you been a victim of past abuse while a minor or an adult?

Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a crime involving minors?

If there is anything else you feel we should know or that you would like to share with us, please add a note below or discuss with the Children’s Ministry Director.

I agree to the following:

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.

I authorize any references, organizations, or churches listed in this application to provide any information (including opinions) that they have regarding my character and suitability for work with children. I waive any right that I may have to inspect information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application.

I grant The River Church Community permission to release my contact information to other Kids’ Community volunteers for the purpose of scheduling/trades.