WSK: Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with children at Redeemer West Side.

All adults who wish to volunteer with children who do not have children participating in our ministry must complete the following form.

This helps Redeemer West Side provide a safe and secure environment for the children who participate in our ministries. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be seen only by a West Side Kids staff member.

By completing this form, you are helping us uphold our extensive safety policy.

Your name *

Email address *

Personal Information

Phone number *

Gender *

Birthdate *

Address *

Present Employer *

Briefly describe job responsibilities *

Do you actively attend Redeemer West Side? *

If no, select other and specify which church you attend, or that you don't attend a church.

Check the box if you agree to completing a background check? *

To volunteer with children, you must have an up-to-date background check on file. Upon completing this form, please complete the background check via email from Checkr.

Interest in Children's Ministry

Please tell us more about your interest in children's ministry and your previous experiences working with children. No prior experience is necessary.

Briefly tell us about your interest in serving children *

Briefly tell us about your experience working with children *

Spiritual Formation

Briefly describe your spiritual journey, including if/when you became a Christian, and tell us a bit about what the gospel means to you.

Spiritual journey *

Gospel understanding *

Church History

Please tell us more about your involvement at Redeemer and/or other churches you've attended. All blanks require an answer, so please type "N/A" if a question is not applicable.

How long have you attended Redeemer West Side? *

Other churches regularly attended in last 5 years *

Are you a member of Redeemer West Side? *

Do you attend a Redeemer West Side Community Group? *

Other Redeemer West Side ministries with which you've been involved: *

Volunteer Preference

Volunteers usually serve once or twice a month with the same team of volunteers. Please let us know your volunteer preferences.

How often are you willing to serve? *

Are you willing to participate in a training session?

What age group are you interested in serving with?

Check all that apply

Nursery (0-2)

Preschool (3-4)

Elementary (K-5th grade)

When could you begin volunteering? *

References

List two references (must be at least 18 years old) you have known for at least one year, who are not related to you, and who have knowledge of your character and potential ability to work with children.

Upon completing this application, you will be instructed to download an attachment that you will then email to each reference within one week of completing this application. Your reference is to email their responses to kids@redeemerws.com. We may also choose to call your references.

Reference #1

Redeemer West Side staff, small group, or ministry leader. If new to Redeemer West Side, please list your former church. If new to the Christian community, please list a spiritual mentor/influencer in your life.

Ref 1: Name *

Ref 1: Email *

Ref 1: Phone *

Ref 1: Relationship and length of time known *

Reference #2

Employer, co-worker or close friend.

Ref 2: Name *

Ref 2: Email *

Ref 2: Phone *

Ref 2: Relationship and length of time known *

Safety Questions

1. Have you had any experience that might make it difficult for you to work with children at Redeemer West Side? *

2. Have you been accused or convicted of the use or sale of illegal drugs within the last 5 years? *

3. Are you currently using any illegal drugs? *

4. Have you ever been hospitalized, treated for, or struggled with alcohol or substance abuse? *

5. Have you ever been charged with a felony or misdemeanor? *

6. Do you have any health issues/risks we need to be aware of while you work with children? *

7. Are you currently engaged in any conduct or life pattern that is against our values for which you are unrepentant or unwilling to stop? *

Redeemer Values

8. Can you confirm that you are committed to living out these beliefs in accordance with God’s word and that you are currently doing so? *

We believe that sex is a gift from God to be expressed in marriage between a man and woman, by which we declare to a spouse that we belong and are committed completely and exclusively to them. On that basis, we believe that sex outside of marriage is unbiblical and that living with someone with whom you are romantically involved and yet to whom you are not married is unwise. Can you give your assent to those beliefs?

If you answered yes to any questions 1 through 7, please explain. If you answered no, please explain. Type "N/A" if not applicable. *