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Volunteer & Staff Application Form

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    Want to Work or Volunteer for OCA? Start by filling out this App!

    In our desire to provide the children of OCA with the safest and best experience possible, we require the following application be completed in full. All information submitted is kept in confidence, and this form is protected by SSL encryption to maintain your privacy.

    Step 1: Before you start...

    * Are you a legal Adult?

    Step 2: Tell us more about you

    * Position of Interest

    * Full Name

    * Email Address

    * Home Address

    * City

    * Province

    * Postal Code

    Primary Phone

    Mobile Phone (If different from Primary)

    * Date of Birth

    * Gender

    Drivers License / Other Govt ID Number

    * Occupation

    * Employer

    * Employer Phone

    * Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

    * Parent Phone

    * Are your parents supportive of your ministry involvement?

    * Please explain why your parents do not support this?

    * Volunteer / Relevant Work Experience

    * Hobbies, Interests, Skills

    Step 2: Spiritual Background

    * Are you a member of a church?

    * Years attended current church?

    * Attend 2 or more services a month?

    * Have you been baptized?

    * Are you willing to attend a baptismal class?

    In a brief paragraph, please outline your spiritual journey. How you came to know Christ as Saviour and what you are currently doing to grow in your relationship with Him.

    * Ever attended OCA?

    * When did you accept Christ as your Saviour?

    * How Many OCA Camps Attended?

    * Attended as a Camper?

    * Attended as Volunteer Staff?

    * Have you had LIT Training?

    * In a brief paragraph, please describe what your faith means to you.

    Step 3: Ministry Background

    Attending Churches

    Number of churches you've attended in the last 5 years

    First Church

    * Name of Church

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Attending Status

    * Date First Attended

    * Date Last Attended

    Second Church

    * Name of Church

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Attending Status

    * Date First Attended

    * Date Last Attended

    Third Church

    * Name of Church

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Attending Status

    * Date First Attended

    * Date Last Attended

    Fourth Church

    * Name of Church

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Attending Status

    * Date First Attended

    * Date Last Attended

    Ministries

    Number of ministries you've been involved in past 5 years

    First Ministry

    * Name of Church / Organization

    * Phone Number

    * Description of Ministry

    * Date Started

    * Date Ended

    Second Ministry

    * Name of Church / Organization

    * Phone Number

    * Description of Ministry

    * Date Started

    * Date Ended

    Third Ministry

    * Name of Church / Organization

    * Phone Number

    * Description of Ministry

    * Date Started

    * Date Ended

    Fourth Ministry

    * Name of Church / Organization

    * Phone Number

    * Description of Ministry

    * Date Started

    * Date Ended

    * Describe why you would like to be part of our Children and/or Youth Ministry Team

    * What strengths or assets would you bring to our Children’s Ministry Program?

    * What areas of concern do you have in working with children?

    * Do you see yourself as a team player?

    * Explain why you feel this way?

    * Please list the area of ministry in which you would like to serve

    Step 4: Confidential Questions

    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 the camp leadership and 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

    Are there any circumstances involving your lifestyle or background that would call into question your ability to work with children, youth and vulnerable adults? (e.g. pornography, use of illegal substances, etc.)

    Please Explain in Detail

    Do you have any health concerns of which we should be aware? (e.g. medical, psychiatric)

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been accused of impropriety with children, youth and vulnerable adults?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been convicted for the use or sale of illegal drugs?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been through treatment for alcohol or substance abuse?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (excluding minor traffic violations)?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any abuse related crimes?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you been investigated by the Child Welfare Agency for suspected child abuse?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been the subject of a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment or other immoral behaviour or conduct involving children, youth or vulnerable adults?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary action, transfer or dismissal, or been named as a defendant in a civil or criminal lawsuit as a result of an accident or mishap involving children, youth and vulnerable adults?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary action (including discharge, reprimand, expulsion) or investigation by a church, religious or other organization, or by an employer?

    Please Explain in Detail

    Step 5: Provide some References

    List three adults that you’ve known for at least one year and who have a definite knowledge of your character and ability to work with children. You may include one reference from a relative, but must also include references from your youth pastor, employer or teacher.

    Please provide the names of three individuals, excluding relatives, who could provide a reference for you. Include at least one reference from outside the church.

    First Reference

    * Full Name

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Nature of Relationship

    Second Reference

    * Full Name

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Nature of Relationship

    Third Reference

    * Full Name

    * Phone Number

    * Address

    * Nature of Relationship

    Terms and Conditions

    Privacy

    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 Ontario Christian Assembly, Incorporated

    Indemnification

    I undertake and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ministry Personnel, Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated, its Deans and Board of Directors from and against any loss, damage or injury suffered as a result of being part of the activities of Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated.

    Photos

    I agree to allow myself to be photographed or videoed for brochures, promotional material, camp websites, social media, newsletters, and any purpose relating to the camp.

    Release of Information and Declaration of Intent

    I hereby give Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated 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 Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated 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 the Camp for losses caused by the reference’s response.

    I also grant my permission for Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated 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 Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated.

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

    I understand that Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated 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 Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated I will gracefully and quietly resign my volunteer/staff 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/staff position.

    I hereby acknowledge that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application for volunteer ministry/employment is true and correct. I accept and agree to adhere to the Statement of Faith of Ontario Christian Assembly Incorporated.


    * You confirm that you have read, understand, and accept all of the terms and conditions listed above

    * Parent / Guardian / Individual(18+) Signature

    By typing your name here, you are signing this application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.