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Serve in RK - Application Form

Redemption Kids (RK) exists to glorify God by equipping you, our volunteers, to evangelize and disciple children in partnership with parents in order to be faithful as a church family to raise up the next generation to set their hope in God (Psalm 78:1-7; 145:4-13).

Please note that this application form is for adults ages 18+ wishing to serve in Redemption Kids. For youth ages 11-17 who would like to serve in Redemption Kids, please complete our Youth RK Application Form.

Your name *

Last name

Email address *

Expectations

Applicants must be a believer in Jesus Christ who abides in Christ, connects in the church, and reaches the community. Applicants must be willing to submit to the leadership of the staff and the elders of Redemption Church, as demonstrated through membership at Redemption Church.

In our desire to reduce the risk of abuse within church ministries, we believe the following information is necessary to protect our children and our volunteers and to effectively place our volunteers in ministry positions. Thank you for your partnership!

Personal Information

Phone Number

Phone type

Birthday *

When did you start attending Redemption Church? *

When did you become a member?

I have First Aid & CPR training.

From within the past 3 years.

Ministry Information

Which RK Ministry opportunities interest you most? *

Check all that apply.

Registration and Supervisor Team

Nursery (Birth-2 years old)

Early Childhood (Preschool to Grade 1)

Elementary (Grades 2-5)

Worship

Summer Adventure

Tech Support

Facilities (Set-up and Teardown)

Buddy Ministry (Accessibility)

I am interested in serving as a...

What, if any, experience do you have working with kids?

Spiritual Information

How did you become a follower of Christ? *

What are you doing to grow spiritually? How have you been growing recently? *

How would you explain the gospel to a child? *

Why do you wish to serve in Redemption Kids? *

How has the Lord affirmed or given you a desire to serve in Redemption Kids? *

References

References are only required if you have been attending Redemption Church for less than one year. Please list two references and do not include family members.

Have you been attending Redemption Church for at least one year? *

Security Questions

The following questions regarding criminal, drug, and other activity are very important, but also very sensitive. Please note that answering yes to any of the following questions may require a follow-up discussion with the Director of Kids Ministry. If you prefer to discuss your answers in person, please check below:

I prefer to discuss my answers to the following questions in person.

Have you ever been accused of, convicted of, or under the suspicion of crimes against children and/or youth, or have you been convicted of any other crimes relevant to working with children or youth?

Have you ever been accused of, or pleaded guilty to a crime involving sexual behaviour or any other form of abuse or assault?

Have you ever used the following?

Illegal Drugs

Pornography

Tobacco or Marijuana

In the last 5 years, have you ever abused the following?

Alcohol

Prescription Drugs

Illegal Drugs

Within the last year, have you struggled with:

Illegal Drugs

Pornography/sexual sin of any kind

Alcohol

Tobacco or Marijuana

Prescription Drugs

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

Police Security Clearance

All volunteers are required to have Police Security Clearance current from within the past two years. If you don't already have a current police check, please see your New Leaders' Checklist for the volunteer reference letter and apply online with your local police services.

I have a current police check with vulnerable sector screening.

You can upload your police check online here by following the next steps, or bring it to the RK Registration table on Sunday for us to make a copy for our records. We will return the original to you.

I authorize Redemption Church, for the purpose of performing a criminal background investigation, to seek information from the references listed on this application. *

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

I attest and affirm that the information included in this application is both honest and complete in any area where information is requested. *

Authorization

I voluntarily release Redemption Church and any other person or organization from any liability regarding the communication of information regarding my background or qualifications. *

I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by those who I have listed in this application. *

I am familiar with and agree to adhere to all of the policies and procedures for serving in Children and Youth Ministries. *

I give Redemption Church permission for photo or video images of myself to be used for promotional purposes at Redemption Church. *

Questions can be directed to:

Mark Hauch
Director of Family Ministries
mhauch@redemptiondurham.ca

Redemption Church Durham
info@redemptiondurham.ca
(905) 425-6425