Volunteer Leadership Packet
Welcome Letter
Dear Potential Volunteer Leader,
I am glad you are interested in working with our student ministry! Our church is always looking for volunteer leaders to serve on our team in the student ministry. We believe that solid ministry is built on relationships between adult staff and students. Relationships are key to students feeling loved and understanding God’s love in practical ways. This is when real spiritual growth takes place in a student’s life.
The quality of our staff is very important. We are looking for men and women who have a commitment to Christ and a desire to care for students. I strongly encourage you to observe one of our Wednesday night Youth Group sessions before making your decision to apply to join our youth leadership staff. Because we place great value on this ministry, we place great value on our staff.
Once your decision has been made to join our youth leadership staff, please fill out the enclosed application. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Youth ministry is a great way to invest your time and serve the Lord! If you have any need to reach me, please feel free to contact me.
Blessings,
Chris Hossler
Youth Director, Dellroy Church of the Nazarene
Cell: 330.904.3684
Home: 330.735.3701
Email: cd.am.hossler@frontier.com
Youth Ministry Volunteer Application
General Information
Name ____________________________ Date ___________
Address ___________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________
Date of Birth _________
Home Phone ___________ Cell Phone ___________
Email __________________________
Occupation _____________________
Employer _______________________
Work Status: __ Part Time __ Full Time __ Student
Marital Status: __ Single __ Married __ Divorced
Education
High School ____________________ Year Graduated ________
College/Trade School __________________ Year Graduated ________
Degree ____________________ Minor __________________
Other Education ______________________ Year Graduated ________
Personal and Spiritual History
Write a brief testimony about how you became a Christian.
Write briefly about significant events in your life that have impacted you spiritually.
What do you do when you have a conflict with someone? How do you handle confrontation?
In caring for our students, we believe it is our responsibility to seek an adult staff that is able to provide healthy, safe, and nurturing relationships. Please answer the following questions accordingly. Any special concerns can be discussed individually with our youth leadership staff.
Are you using illegal drugs? __ Yes __ No
Have you ever gone through treatment for alcohol or drug abuse? __ Yes __ No
If yes, please describe.
What is your view on drinking alcohol?
Have you ever had sexual relations with any minor after you became
an adult? __ Yes __ No
Have you ever been accused or convicted of any form of child abuse? __ Yes __ No
If yes, please describe.
Have you ever been a victim of any form of child abuse? __ Yes __ No
If yes, would you like to speak to a counselor or pastor? __ Yes __ No
Are you willing to be fingerprinted for State Criminal Conviction
Clearing? __ Yes __ No
How long have you attended the Dellroy Church of the Nazarene? ___________
Are you a member? __ Yes __ No
Why do you want to do youth ministry?
The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I, the undersigned, give my authorization to the Dellroy Church of the Nazarene or its representatives to release any and all records or information relating to working with minors. The Dellroy Church of the Nazarene may contact my references and appropriate government agencies as deemed necessary in order to verify my suitability as a youth worker. I understand that the personal information in this application will be held confidential by the professional church staff.
Signature _________________________ Date ______________
Youth Ministry Reference
_____________________ is applying to become a volunteer youth worker with the youth ministry at the Dellroy Church of the Nazarene and has given your name as a personal reference.
The person in this staff position will be in close contact with students, and we want to ensure that these relationships will be healthy ones. Please complete the form below and use the enclosed envelope to send us your evaluation of this person’s character and integrity. Your response will remain confidential.
Please describe your relationship with this person:
How long have you known this person? __________________
Please use the following scale to respond to the following questions:
1 – Low
2 – Below Average
3 – Average
4 – Very Good
5 – Excellent
How would you rate his/her ability in the following:
Involvement in peer relationships? _____
Emotional maturity? _____
Resolving conflict? _____
Following through with commitments? _____
Ability to relate to students? _____
Spiritual maturity? _____
What are the applicant’s greatest strengths?
Do you have any concerns regarding this person working with students? If so, please explain.
Thank you for taking the time to fill this out. If you have any questions regarding this reference, please feel free to contact me.
Your Name ____________________ Date ___________
Phone ___________________ Email ______________________
Chris Hossler
Youth Director, Dellroy Church of the Nazarene
Cell: 330.904.3684
Home: 330.735.3701
Email: cd.am.hossler@frontier.com
