GET CONNECTED FORM - HOPE KIDS / YOUTH / SPECIAL NEEDS APPLICATION FORM

Please pick the one area of ministry that you are most passionate about, but please note that your preference does not guarantee you will be placed in a particular role.
Unless otherwise noted, all of our ministry teams serve one full Sunday for both services, and then take three Sundays off.

Your name *

Last name

Email address *

Have you attended Discover Hope? *

Yes

Have you attended both parts of Hope Essentials? *

Yes

No - I have only completed 1 of the 2 sections of Harvest Essentials.

How long have you been attending Hope Bible Church Niagara? *

Over a year

6 to 12 months

less than 6 months

Are you involved at Hope Niagara in Group Time? (Small Groups, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry or Hope Group) *

Yes

In the process of getting involved

I agree to respect and recognize the validity of and am committed to live by the ethical/moral guidelines and teachings of the church outlined by the doctrinal statement of Hope Bible Church Niagara. *

The Doctrinal statement can be found here: https://hopeniagara.ca/who-we-are/

Yes

What area of ministry are you most passionate about and would like to serve in: *

Hope Kids [Sunday]

Special Needs/Disability Buddy Ministry [Sunday]

Youth Volunteer Leaders [Thursday evening]

Women's Ministry Nursery Care [Wednesdays]

Summer VBS

We often text important ministry information to volunteers. To do so, we require your cell # and your cell phone carrier/provider (ex. Rogers, Fido, Freedom, etc.). Please retype your cell number below. *

What is the name of your cell phone service provider? (Bell, Fido, Rogers etc.) This info is used to set up text messaging requests for Hope Kids *

Have you personally accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and are you committed to striving to display the character of Jesus through your life? *

Yes

Share some evidence of your efforts to live a Christ-centered life. *

What has your church involvement been like since becoming a Christian? Describe how you have been living the 5G Life in the last two years? *

What do you do in your spare time (hobbies/interests)?

I have chosen to work with children or youth at our church because... *

Do you have any children of your own?

What do you consider acceptable discipline for children? Your children / others?

How do you approach conflict when working with others?

Previous church work involving children/youth (list church name, city, province, and type of work performed):

Previous non-church work involving children/youth (list each organization name, city, province, and type of work performed):

Please select the age group you are most interest in serving with: *

Nursery (age 0- 2 years old)

Toddlers (2-3 years old)

Preschool (3-4 years old)

JK/SK (4-6 years old)

Gr1-2 (6-8 years old)

Gr3-5 (8-11 years old)

Youth Ministry (Grade 6 to 12)

Special Needs/Disability Buddy Ministry (Toddler to Grade 5)

What is your t-shirt size? *

SECURITY INFORMATION

The following questions are very important, but also very sensitive. Answering "yes" will not necessarily disqualify you from serving. If you prefer, you may discuss your answers in confidence with a pastor rather than answering them on this form.

Have you ever been accused or convicted of a crime involving sexual behaviour, abuse/assault, pornography or the use of illegal drugs? *

Yes

I would prefer to discuss this question in confidence with a pastor.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Have you ever been diagnosed or treated for mental illness or a psychiatric disorder? *

Yes

I would prefer to discuss this question in confidence with a pastor.

Within the last 5 years have you struggled with any of the following? *

Legal or Illegal Drugs

Alcohol

Electronic Pornography

Prescription Drugs

Tobacco

Sexual sin of any kind

None of the above

I would prefer to discuss this question in confidence with a pastor.

Is there any fact, circumstance, or pattern involving your background that would make it inappropriate for you to serve with minors or would compromise the integrity of our church? *

Yes

I would prefer to discuss this question in confidence with a pastor.

Have you ever been physically, emotionally or sexually abused in the past?

Yes

I would prefer to discuss this question in confidence with a pastor.

Has your driver’s license been suspended or revoked within the last 12 months?

Yes

I would prefer to discuss this question in confidence with a pastor.

If you answered YES to any of the above question, please explain:

Family Ministries Background Check *

If you would like to serve in family ministries [kids, youth, young adults], please submit a volunteer police check. A reference letter is required from the church. You will be sent this. Applicants are required by the Niagara Regional Police to submit and pick up their own completed forms. Please present two pieces of government-issued ID. for further details, please visit their website at https://www.niagarapolice.ca/en/what-we-do/policebackgroundchecks.aspx. Please submit your police check digitally to your ministry leader.

I have already submitted a Hope Niagara specific volunteer vulnerable sector police check to the police for processing.

I have not yet submitted a Hope Niagara specific volunteer vulnerable sector police check for processing

I already have a valid vulnerable sector police check on file with Hope Niagara.

AUTHORIZATION

I authorize any references, churches and others listed in this application to give information [including opinions] which they may have regarding my character and suitability for work with children and/or youth. *

I voluntarily release Hope Bible Church Niagara and any person, organization from any liability regarding the communication of information regarding my background or qualifications. *

As a volunteer, I commit to familiarizing myself with and agree to adhere to all of the policies and procedures for serving in Hope Kids / Youth Ministries. *

Please type in your name below in the box to certify that all information provided on this form is honest and complete. *

REQUIRED REFERENCES - All references will be contacted via email and asked to fill out a reference form.

[Do not include family members/spouse/fiancé]

REFERENCE #1 - MEMBER OF HOPE BIBLE CHURCH NIAGARA [Do not include family members/spouse/fiancé] *

Please include: Name [first/last], and relationship to you

Reference #1 *

E-mail Address

Reference #1 *

Phone #

REFERENCE #2 - FRIEND OR EMPLOYER [Do not include family members/spouse/fiancé] *

Please include: Name [first/last], and relationship to you.

Reference #2 *

E-mail Address

Reference #2 *

Phone #

REFERENCE #3 - FRIEND/COWORKER [Do not include family members/spouse/fiancé] *

*This reference must be an unrelated adult who has specific knowledge of your character and/or ability to work with children.

Please include: Name [first/last], and relationship to you

Reference #3 *

E-mail address

Reference #3 *

Phone #

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