Volunteer Application Form - Welcome Team • Berwick Church of Christ Inc.

Introduction

This Application Form is to be completed by anyone who wishes to serve.

Anyone desiring to be involved at the Church must be known by an Elder, Ministry Leader or member of Staff for at least six (6) months and have been in regular attendance at the Church for at least six (6) months, as detailed in our Volunteer Recruitment Policy.

This Form will be kept indefinitely with the confidential Safe Ministry Records which are maintained by the Safety Contact Person.

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Date of Birth *

Marital Status *

Home Address *

Home Suburb *

Home Postcode *

Mobile Number *

Email Address *

First Aid Qualifications

Do you have First Aid training? *

Yes

Please give details of the First Aid Level obtained *

First Aid Expiry Date *

Personal Referees

Please give names and contact details of 2 people who know you well but are not related to you.

Note: If you are not in attendance at Berwick Church of Christ or if your attendance at Berwick Church of Christ is less than 6 months, then one your referees needs to be a Pastor from the Church in which you are/where attending and has known you for a minimum of 6 months.

Pastors Name *

Pastor's Mobile Number *

Pastor's Email Address *

Referee's Full Name *

Referee's Mobile Number *

Referee's Email Address *

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Working With Children Check Requirement

Are you a Teacher? *

Yes

All volunteers are required to hold a current Working With Children Check (if aged 18 years and over) nominating the church as an organisation they volunteer with, whether working directly with children or not.

If you do not have a Working With Children Check go to https://wwcv.auspost.com.au/ (which opens in a new tab) to complete the online application form.

If you already have a Working With Children Check click here (which opens in a new tab) to update your details and the Church as an organisation you volunteer with.

Please use the Church details below:

Name: Berwick Church of Christ
Address: PO Box 75, Berwick 3806

NOTE: A confirmation letter/email will be sent to the Church verifying that this has been completed, this must be received prior to commencing in your role.

WWCC Card No. *

Tip: If you have to apply for a WWCC card - just type in Applying for Card

WWCC Expiry Date *

Tip: If you are applying for a new WWCC just put the date you applied in here.

Have you listed Berwick Church of Christ as an organisation you volunteer with on your Working With Children Check? *

Yes

Tip: To add Berwick Church of Christ, PO Box 75, Berwick 3806 to you WWCC go to https://www.workingwthchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/current-cardholders/update-my-details.

TEACHERS MUST COMPLETE THIS:
All registered teachers who volunteer at Berwick Church of Christ, must notify Working With Children Check Victoria (WWCCV) of this volunteer work. Please note, if you do child-related work outside your teaching role without notifying WWCCV, it's an offence carrying penalties.

To notify WWCCV simply click on this link https://service.vic.gov.au/services/teachers-notifications/ (which opens in a new tab) and complete the online form, using the details below:

Organisation Name is Berwick Church of Christ
Organisation Contact Person is Karen Fletcher
Organisation Email is karenf@bcoc.com.au
Contact Number is 0438886337

NOTE: Once this has been done, an email confirmation will be sent to the Church. This confirmation email must be received prior to commencing in the role.

Please provide your VIT Registation Number. *

Please confirm that you have notified WWCCV that you are working as a volunteer at Berwick Church of Christ? *

Yes, I have notified WWCCV

No, I haven't notified WWCCV yet - but will do it soon

Criminal Records

Do you have a criminal record? *

Have any allegations or complaints involving misconduct with children ever been made against you? *

Have you ever been convicted of child abuse or neglect? *

Is there anything in your past that would call into question your suitability to be trusted with the care of children under 18 years? *

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, please provide details below.

If required, are you willing to undergo a Police Check? *

Signature by Applicant

Are you under the age of 18 years? *

Yes

I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I authorise you to contact my named referees regarding my character and experience.

I declare that I have not been convicted of any criminal offences related to children or youth, other than any disclosed in this application.

I agree to become a Partner within six months of commencing as a volunteer, if I am not already one.

Electronic Signature *

I agree that by checking this box, I am electronically signing this application and agree to the above declaration.

Add the date this application was completed. *

Parent / Guardian's Consent if Applicant is under 18 years

A parent's consent is required if you are under the age of 18 years.

Please provide your Parents Name and Mobile number for verification purposes.

Parent / Guardian's Full Name *

Parent / Guardian's Mobile Number *

Emergency Contact Person

Please provide us with the details of an emergency/next of kin contact. Such information will not be accessed unless there is a situation requiring medical care and/or evacuation.

Name of Emergency Contact *

Mobile for Emergency Contact *