Volunteer Application Form (GEM)

Tees Valley Youth for Christ Volunteer Application

Tees Valley Youth for Christ is a registered Charity. Reg. No 1100160. We are a chartered ministry of British Youth For Christ, and International Youth for Christ. Youth For Christ is working towards equal opportunities in employment. We aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age or disability. Once you have completed your application, please send an email to admin@tvyfc.co.uk to confirm that we have received it.
Please note that this application does not have the capacity to save your answers before you hit 'submit'. We recommend that you type up your answers to longer questions and paste them in so that you have them backed up.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Gender

MaleFemale
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Skype name (if you have one)
OPTIONAL Please provide your social media handles.
Proposed Start Date*
How did you hear about this opportunity and what is your previous experience with GEM, UK-USA Ministries or Tees Valley Youth for Christ?*
CHURCH BACKGROUND
Name and address of the church you attend*
Minister/youth minister's name and contact information*
What areas of church life are you involved in?*
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Please list any degrees and list qualifications (academic, professional or other) obtained*
Brief employment history
SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Briefly state how and when you came to know Christ. Please include any other significant life experiences that have made you the person are today.*
Talk about your growth in Christ and what your spiritual life is like today, including how your relationship with God has changed in the past year.*
Briefly discuss any previous/current ministry or Christian service experiences*
MORE ABOUT YOU
How would you describe your personality and the way you work with others?*
While serving on our team, you will primarily be working with young people and children. Why do you feel that you will be effective in this role?*
What are some of your practical skills?*

Youth workChildren's workEvangelismPreachingTeachingLeadershipMusicSportsDance/CheerleadingArt/DesignDramaComputer/Technical skillsMedia/Video skillsOther
What are your potential stumbling blocks?*
Briefly describe your relationship with your family*
How do your parents/guardians feel about you applying to this program?*
Are you currently in debt? If so, what arrangements have you made to manage it?*
Have you ever been convicted or cautioned with respect to a criminal offence? If yes, please give details.*
MEDICAL HISTORY
Please let us know if you have any additional needs that we should know about. *
How will you manage and maintain your mental health and wellbeing whilst serving with us? Please give details of any support you currently receive and your coping strategies.*
REFERENCES

Please do not use family members as references.
SPIRITUAL REFERENCE: Please choose someone who has known you for at least 10 months and is able to comment upon your spiritual life and growth as a Christian. This could be a mentor, small group leader, minister, or someone similar. *

First NameLast Name
Please explain your relationship to the referee, how long you have known them, and why you feel that they will be able to accurately comment upon your spiritual life.*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
WORK REFERENCE: Please choose someone who has known you for at least 10 months and is able to comment upon your work ethic. This could be an employer, volunteer coordinator, co-worker, someone you have served with in a missions capacity, etc.*

First NameLast Name
Please explain your relationship to the referee, how long you have known them, and why you feel that they will be able to accurately comment upon your work ethic.*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
CHARACTER REFERENCE: Please choose someone who knows you well and has known you for at least 10 months. They should be able to comment upon your character. We will not accept references from family members.*

First NameLast Name
Please explain your relationship to the referee, how long you have known them, and why you feel that they will be able to accurately comment upon your character.*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please give any further information, which we may need to know with reference to your application. List any further questions or concerns you may have.
I confirm that the above information is complete and correct. I understand that if I have omitted any requested information this could jeopardise my position as a youth worker in the UK and may result in me being dismissed from the program. I consent to the information on this application being held by UK-USA Ministries and Tees Valley Youth for Christ and I consent to my details being shared with other organisations and individuals as necessary to process the application. I understand that if my application is successful, my information will be shared with my placement church and host home. I also understand that any appointment will be subject to criminal records checks. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to obtaining a position.*

Tick to confirm
Please 'sign' and date below.*
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Tees Valley Youth for Christ Volunteer Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

CHURCH BACKGROUND

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY

MORE ABOUT YOU

MEDICAL HISTORY

REFERENCES