Volunteer Application

Were excited to help you find ways to use your gifts to serve the greater community and to integrate you into the family here at Oceanside. 

1 Peter 4 instructs us to pray (v. 7), to love each other deeply (v. 8), and to serve each other joyfully with the gifts weve been given and with the strength God provides (vv. 9-11).

Therefore, first prayerfully ask where God might have you serve. Next, check the areas of ministry where you believe God has gifted you or is calling you to serve others in love. Please keep in mind you are not expected to serve in a large number of areas; pick one or two and remain faithful and passionate to those areas! 

Some areas of need are more occasional, therefore we will contact you when the need arises. 

Tip: If no, please complete your areas of interest, the rest of the application questions, and the checklist below and "sign" your form and then you're done!

Ministry Areas

In no particular order - all are important!

Additional Application for working with Vulnerable Person Ministries (for those checking "yes" above)

Please note you will be required to take our Plan to Protect Policy and Procedures training course if you have not already in order to participate in any ministries involving kids, youth, or vulnerable persons

 

In our desire to reduce the risk of abuse within our church ministries, we believe this information is necessary to protect our Children, Youth and our Volunteers and to effectively place our Volunteers in ministry positions.  Thank you in advance for your partnership.

 

Ministry History & References

Please give two references, one from a previous ministry leader and one a character reference (e.g., co-worker, boss, neighbour):

Tip: Do not include Oceanside Community Church!

Tip: Examples: neighbour, coworker, boss, etc.

Confidential Information

In order to provide a safe and secure environment for our Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults, we believe it is necessary to include the following questions as part of our application process.  All information will be kept confidential by church leadership and the Plan to Protect team.  (Police may access this information, under warrant, if requested.)  Answering yes to any of the questions may not necessarily preclude your involvement in ministry. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Ministry Personnel Agreement Form and Covenant of Care

I have read, understand and agree to comply with all the Plan to Protect policies and procedures of Oceanside Community Church to protect the health and safety of Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults at all times.

I also acknowledge the paramount importance of safeguarding in all respects all of those to whom we minister especially Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults by:

  • Following all of the directives of the policies;

  • Complying with the information given in my training orientation;

  • Using appropriate language;

  • Showing no bias on account of gender, ethnic background, skin colour, intelligence, age, religion, socio-economic status; and

  • Respecting confidentiality and privacy, unless a Child, Youth, or Vulnerable Adult is in danger, in which case I will notify the police or other appropriate civil authority. 

Release of Information and Declaration of Intent

I hereby give Oceanside Community Church permission to contact the persons named as references to ascertain my suitability for volunteer ministry. I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to you.

I give Oceanside Community Church consent to verify the information provided herein and to contact the references listed. I waive any right to confidentiality and of any right to pursue damages against Oceanside Community Church for losses caused by the references response.

I also grant my permission for Oceanside Community Church to perform a police records check, for purposes of my protection against any false allegations and for the protection of those I serve.  I consent to such an investigation with the understanding that the results will be kept in strict confidence.  I agree to adhere to the protection policies as adopted by Oceanside Community Church.

I understand that if my character or morals are deemed by Oceanside Community Church leadership to be inappropriate and/or criminal at any time during my volunteer service, Oceanside Community Church will be entitled to terminate my assistance without express cause or prior notice regardless of any other oral or written statement by Oceanside Community Church prior to, at, or following the date of volunteer service.

I understand that Oceanside Community Church is responsible for the welfare of any person or persons entrusted to my care. I will cooperate fully with the staff in the fulfillment of my duties and will keep all information I encounter, in my role as a volunteer, confidential.  If at any time I find that for any reason I am unable to support the policies, procedures or doctrine of Oceanside Community Church, I will gracefully and quietly resign my volunteer position. If my supervisors find that I am in conflict with any of the policies, procedures or doctrines and we are not able to resolve the issue, I will gracefully and quietly agree to resign my volunteer position.

I hereby acknowledge that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application for volunteer ministry is true and correct. I accept and agree to adhere to the Statement of Faith and Policies of Oceanside Community Church.

Information received is confidential and is being gathered for the purposes of screening Ministry Personnel and placing them into ministry with Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults. The information gathered here will be used for the purposes of supporting the ministries at Oceanside Community Church.

Confidentiality Agreement

I understand that I may obtain or have access to sensitive and confidential information in my role as a volunteer with Oceanside Community Church. That confidential information may include, without restriction, personal information regarding employees, volunteers, members, attendees, supporters or persons assisted by Oceanside Community Church including information in relation to donations, personal or family matters, or obtained from background screening of prospective employees or volunteers. I agree to maintain strict confidentiality of all such confidential information and I will not disclose such information to anyone (including to employees, volunteers, members, attendees, supporters, persons assisted, or my spouse or family members) except authorized representatives of Oceanside Community Church who need to know such information or as required by law.  I understand and agree that confidentiality is very important in my role and critical to the effective functioning of Oceanside Community Church.  If I become aware that any confidential information was improperly disclosed, I will immediately advise the Lead Pastor of Oceanside Community Church.

 

By initialing and printing my name below and submitting this form, I agree to the above Agreement Form and Covenant of Care, Release of Information and Declaration of Intent, and Confidentiality Agreement.

 

What's next?

Whats Next? After receiving your completed application and supplemental application (if necessary), we will review it, and your ministry leader will be in touch with next steps!