Non YWAMer volunteering at Holmsted Manor

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Youth With A Mission at Holmsted Manor as a Mission Builder or for a Season of Service. Have you have seen the introduction on our website? There is also our Volunteer Information Pack to help you with your application.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us at personnel@holmsted.org.uk

We look forward to receiving your application!
Youth With A Mission – Holmsted Manor

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is an international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to presenting Jesus personally to this generation, to mobilizing as many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. As citizens of God's kingdom, we are called to love, worship, and obey our Lord, to love and serve His Body, the Church, and to present the whole gospel for the whole person throughout the whole world.

We of Youth With A Mission believe that the Bible is God's inspired and authoritative word, revealing that Jesus Christ is God's son; that people are created in God's image; that He created us to have eternal life through Jesus Christ; that although all people have sinned and come short of God's glory, God has made salvation possible through the death on the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ; that repentance, faith, love and obedience are fitting responses to God's initiative of grace towards us; that God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth; and that the Holy Spirit's power is demonstrated in and through us for the accomplishment of Christ's last commandment, "...Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15)
Some Information on Applying:

Once the Personnel Department has received all your forms, including confidential references, your application will be processed by our Leadership Team. We endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible, but cannot start processing your application until we have received all of the required information and documents.

After a complete application has been received and reviewed, we will contact you to ask some questions and discuss further what your time with us might look like.

Only once you have been accepted will we be able to confirm your start date and begin the visa application process, if a visa is required. All on EU citizens will need to apply for a visa.

Please be aware that we ask you to have your finances in place before your start date is confirmed and before the visa application process begins. We aks all volunteers for £45 per week to help cover the costs of accommodation and food.

**Please do not book any travel to the UK until you have been accepted and/or your visa has been approved**
Online Application Sections

This application form includes many parts. For some of these parts you will need additional information to hand. We recommend that you start your application process even if you don't have everything with you, but ask that you try to complete your application as soon as you are able to.

Please answer all the questions on this application form prayerfully and honestly.

Married couples must complete separate application forms.

WE WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION ONCE WE HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION (for each adult applying):

In this online application form you will find the following sections:
1. ABOUT YOU* - Questions about the following things:
  - Personal information & passport details (if you have a valid passport you will need these details)
  - Education & employment history - upload your CV/resume or complete online
  - Emergency contacts (phone numbers, email address etc),
  - Church Information
  - Financial Support
  - Background Information (your vision, calling & spiritual journey)
2. FAMILY MEMBERS ( *for those who are married - Spouse and Dependants )
3. REFERENCES* - We ask for three personal references.
  - Church Leader Reference - The most senior leader who knows you well (both strengths & weaknesses)
  - Mature Christian Friend Reference *
  - Employer/Teacher/YWAMer Reference
4. MEDICAL FORM* - For this you will need your vaccination history.
5. Safeguarding Self Disclosure form* & Declarations
You may need to UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING:
- CV/Resume (Education, employment & skills)
Also DOWNLOAD the Application Guide which includes:
- Practical information about volunteering at Holmsted Manor
*required

We ask that you answer all questions truthfully and fully. If in doubt whether something is relevant, please declare it. If any information comes to light that would affect your working with us, that is not declared, we retain the right to terminate your time with us.

After you have submitted your application you will recieve an email with more details and attachments:
- The application process & Practical information about being here at Holmsted Manor
- How to apply for Police/Criminal record check * - instructions sheet
- Self Disclosure form *
  *required
In accordance with the UK Data Protection Act (1998), the information provided on application forms will be held securely, confidentially and will not be kept for longer than is necessary to achieve the stated purposed of recruitment, selection, supplementary personal details and statistics, or that required by law or our insurance company.
YWAM Holmsted Manor

Staplefield Road, Cuckfield

West Sussex, RH175JF

England

Tel: +44 (0)1444 440 229

Web: www.ywamholmsted.org

Youth With A Mission Limited is registered in England & Wales.

Registered Company No. 1049516. Registered Charity No. 264078

1. ABOUT YOU
Anticipated Start Date (Month / Year) *
Anticipated length of commitment *
FULL NAME *

Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name
Preffered Name
What you would like us to call you
Former last name(s)

Present Residential Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Is this your permanent address? *

Yes No

Permanent Address

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

E-mail *

Confirmation Email
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
Type of Phone *
Other Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Type of Phone
All our calendars require UK format (Day,Month,Year DD/MM/YYYY eg 30/09/1980 is 30th September 1980.)
Date of Birth *
dd/mm/yyyy
Place of Birth *
Country of Birth *
Nationality *
For Visa Purposes
Gender *
For Accommodation purposes
Marital Status *
For Accommodation Purposes
A. PASSPORT

All applicants including those from the UK must have a current passport that expires at least 6 months after the expiry date of the visa.

If you are a not from the UK/EEA or Switzerland, you MUST obtain a visa to come and serve with us as a Missionary. The visa application process can take from from 4-8 weeks, and you will need to be in your home country, sending off your passport. Once you’re accepted we will send you all the paperwork and instructions on the process, to apply for your visa & Immigration Health Surcharge. Only once you are accepted and you have your finances in place we will send you’re the visa application pack - don't try and apply for your visa until then.
Do you have a current valid passport? *

Yes No
FULL NAME (as listed on passport)

First Name Middle Name Last Name
Passport Number *
Issued by: *
as listed on passport - sometimes it the 'Authority' or place
Date Passport Issued *
dd/mm/yyyy
Date Passport Expires *
dd/mm/yyyy
Have you ever been refused a visa for any country? *

Yes No
If yes, please give details

C. EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & YWAM/UofN EXPERIENCE

You can either upload your CV/Resume or use the online form.
What to include in your CV/resume:
- EDUCATION
  - If you were home educated at any time please include those details.
  - University / College / Higher or Further Education (post 16 years of age) - including name of establishment, dates and qualification received.
  - List any qualifications you have received.
- WORK EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
  - Please list all career details for the last 10 years beginning with the most current.
- YWAM / Uof N EXPERIENCE
  - If you have served with YWAM or attended a YWAM / U of N course in the past, please give details showing the name of the base (within last 10 years) , country, start date and finish date, and if appropriate UofN courses that you attended.
I would rather:

Upload CV/Resume Complete Online
CV/Resume
EDUCATION
Secondary School (Education between 11-16 years) - including school name, dates and qualifications received. Please also specify if home educated.
University / College / Higher or Further Education (post 16 years of age) - including name of establishment, dates and qualification received
List any other qualifications you have received
EMPLOYMENT

Please list all career details for the last 10 years beginning with the most current (Please upload a separate document if there are not enough spaces below.)
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT #1
Your Position / Job Title
Company
Job Description and Responsibilities
Contact Name of Referee
Line leader or Human Resources
Contact Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Contact E-mail
Start Date
dd/mm/yyyy
Finish Date
dd/mm/yyyy
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT #2
Your Position / Job Title
Company
Job Description and Responsibilities
Contact Name of Referee
Line Leader or Human Resources
Contact Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Contact E-mail
Start Date
dd/mm/yyyy
Finish Date
dd/mm/yyyy
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT #3
Your Position / Job Title
Company
Job Description and Responsibilities
Contact Name of Referee
Line Leader or Human Resources
Contact Phone Number

- Area Code Phone Number
Contact E-mail
Start Date
dd/mm/yyyy
Finish Date
dd/mm/yyyy
Please summarise any of your personal skills, abilities or talents you would like for us to know about *

2. FAMILY MEMBERS
YWAM's foundational value #15 is Value Family. "YWAM affirms the importance of families serving God together in missions, not just the father and/or mother. We encourage the development of strong and healthy family units, with each member sharing the call to missions and contributing their gifts in unique and complementary ways."

Because of this we ask that married couples would do the course together with their dependants where applicable. We have limited accommodation for those who would like to volunteer short-term with children.
Is your spouse accompanying you to Holmsted Manor? *

Yes No Not Applicable (I'm not married)
If no, please explain the reason.
SPOUSE INFORMATION

Due to accommodation and visa restrictions/requirements, we require that both spouses submit complete application forms for processing.
Spouse FULL NAME (as listed on passport)

Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name
Spouse's Nationality
Spouse gender
Birth Date on Passport
Passport Number
Passport City of Issue
Passport Country of Issue
Date Passport Issued
dd/mm/yyyy
Date Passport Expires
dd/mm/yyyy
Has your spouse ever been refused a visa for any country?

Yes No
If yes, please give details.
CHILDREN / DEPENDANT INFORMATION
Do you have any children coming with you? *

Yes No
CHILD / DEPENDANT #1
Full Name
As on Passport
Gender
Date of Birth
dd/mm/yyyy
Place of Birth
Nationality
Passport Number
Date Passport Issued
dd/mm/yyyy
Date Passport Expires
dd/mm/yyyy
CHILD / DEPENDANT #2
Full Name
As on Passport
Gender
Date of Birth
dd/mm/yyyy
Place of Birth
Nationality
Passport Number
Date Passport Issued
dd/mm/yyyy
Date Passport Expires
dd/mm/yyyy
CHILD / DEPENDANT #3
Full Name
As on Passport
Gender
Date of Birth
dd/mm/yyyy
Place of Birth
Nationality
Passport Number
Date Passport Issued
dd/mm/yyyy
Date Passport Expires
dd/mm/yyyy
If you have other children that are accompanying you please contact the Personnel Team with their details.

3. REFEREES
Please nominate three referees who we can contact to give you a character reference - they cannot be your family members.
1. 1. Mature Christian Friend Reference * - Someone w ho is mature in their faith, understands your spiritual journey, has challenged you and wants to see you grow. - Should be mature Christians who have known you well (where you’re doing well & where you need to grow)
  2. Church Leader Reference - We understand that many people go to large churches and so the most senior pastor might not be the best person to write you a reference. Therefore, this could be your missions pastor, youth leader, bible study leader etc
  3. Employer/teacher/ - should have observed you in a work/course capacity.
If your employer/teacher has not known you for two years or longer, please nominate an additional mature Christian friend reference.
REFEREE #1
Type of Referee *
Name of Referee *
E-mail *
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
Type of Phone *
REFEREE #2
Type of Referee *
Name of Referee *
E-mail *
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
Type of Phone *
REFEREE #3
Type of Referee *
Name of Referee *
E-mail *
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
Type of Phone *

5. LEGAL DISCLOSURES AND DECLARATIONS
CRIMINAL OFFENSES

YWAM England and Wales, as an agency working with children and young people, is exempt from the UK Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and therefore applicants must declare all previous convictions.
Youth With A Mission has a long tradition of working with children, young people, families and vulnerable adults. As a multigenerational community, we take seriously our responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults throughout their association with us.

Due to the nature of the living environment for most of our YWAM teams, with staff and families with small children living in close proximity or working directly with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults, we need to also ask you to complete and sign self-declaration form (below).

You are also legally required to have a DBS check/Police Check and you won’t be permitted to participate in doing any ministry or outreach until you have successfully obtained one. This is fairly straight forward and there are clear instructions on how to do it.Once we recieve your application we will send you the details of how to apply for the appropriate Police Record Check. Please email the registrar if you'd like to start that process now (it can take some time).
Have you ever been charged with, cautioned or convicted in relation to any criminal offence not subject to DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) filtering rules?*; or are you at present the subject of a criminal investigations/pending prosecution? *

Yes No
* DBS Filtering Rules and DBS Filtering Guidelines
If yes, please give details including the nature of the offences and the dates. Please give details of the court(s) where your conviction(s) were heard, the type of offence and sentence(s) received. Could you also give details of the reasons and circumstances that led to the offence(s).
POLICE INVESTIGATIONS: Have you ever been the subject of a police investigation in any country, which did not lead to a criminal conviction (not subject to DBS filtering rules)? *

Yes No
If yes, please give details below, including the date of the investigation, the Police Force involved, details of the investigation and the reason for this, and disposal(s) if known.
To your knowledge have you ever had any allegation made against you, which has been reported to, and investigated by, Social Services/Social Work Department (Children’s or Adult Social Care)? *

Yes No
If yes, please provide details, we will need to discuss this with you
Has there ever been any cause for concern, any disciplinary action ever been taken against you or written warning given to you in any country, by any employer or any charitable or other organization or body working with children or young people in relation to your behaviour with children or young people? *

Yes No
If yes, please provide details, we will need to discuss this with you
To help us ensure that we are complying with all relevant safeguarding legislation, please complete the following declaration.

SAFEGUARDING DECLARATION

I consent to a criminal records check if appointed to the position for which I have applied. I am aware that details of pending prosecutions, previous convictions, cautions, or bindovers against me will be disclosed along with any other relevant information, which may be known to the police.

I understand that, if I am a UK resident, a check will be made with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and that it is an offence for any person to commence Regulated Activity without first providing a valid DBS Disclosure. If I am an overseas resident, I understand that I will need to provide a police check from my home nation.

I agree to inform the person within the YWAM base/team responsible for processing application for Disclosure and Barring Service checks if I am convicted of an offence after I take up any post within YWAM England. I understand that failure to do so may lead to the immediate suspension of my work with children or vulnerable adults and/or the termination of my work/training and association with YWAM.

I agree to inform the person within YWAM responsible for processing applications for the Disclosure and Barring Service if I become the subject of a police and/or a social services/(Children’s Social care or Adult Social Services)/social work department investigation. I understand that failure to do so may lead to the immediate suspension of my work with children or vulnerable adults and/or the termination of my work/training and association with YWAM.

I confirm that I am not barred from working with children/vulnerable adults.
Signature *
Signature Date *

Those applying for DTS, or other YWAM ministry with children and/or vulnerable adults in positions which fall within the scope of regulated activity, please confirm that you are not barred from working with children/vulnerable adults.

I confirm that I am not barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Signature *
Signature Date *
COMMITMENT

I have completed all portions of this application truthfully and to the best of my knowledge, and if accepted by Youth With A Mission Limited, I will, under God, abide by the spirit, authority and schedule of the programme.

I understand that the Discipleship Training School consists of both the lecture phase and the field placement phase, and that by completing this application, I am making a commitment to both phases of the school.

I confirm that I have read the Financial Policy Sheet and understand that payment of my school fees must be made upon or before my arrival at the school (unless prior arrangements have been made). I therefore undertake to pay all personal expenses during my involvement with YWAM.

TERMINATION OF INVOLVEMENT

Youth With A Mission Limited reserves the right to terminate my involvement with them, if I am found to have misled YWAM in any way or if my conduct is prejudicial to the good running of the school or to the reputation of YWAM. I have read this from and accept the terms set in it.
Signature *
Signature Date *
CONSENT FOR TREATMENT IN AN EMERGENCY PROVISION

In the event that I am unable to sign a consent form due to incapacity, I hereby give my consent for any treatment/medical intervention deemed necessary by the attending health care professionals. Whilst YWAM will make every effort to contact my next of kin/emergency contacts, there may be situations where this is not possible. I, therefore, give permission for YWAM to act in my best interests. I recognize that in an emergency situation it is standard operating procedure to always act in the interest of preserving life.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Though every effort is made to provide a safe environment, Youth With A Mission Limited, their trainees, agents, employees and volunteer assistants are insured against loss or injury caused by the negligence of Youth With A Mission Limited. In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by Youth With A Mission Limited, participation in a Youth with A Mission Limited organised programme, event or outreach is entirely at the participant’s own risk.

Accordingly participants are required to have adequate medical insurance for all phases of their involvement with Youth With A Mission Limited.

In accordance with the UK Data Protection Act (1998), the information provided on my application form will be held securely, confidentially and will not be kept for longer than is necessary to achieve the stated purposed of recruitment, selection, supplementary personal details and statistics, or that required by law or our insurance company.

I have read and agree with the above DECLARATIONS, CONSENT FOR TREATMENT and RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

I declare that I have completed ALL PARTS of this application truthfully, to the best of my knowledge.
Signature *
Signature date *
FULL NAME *

First Name Middle Name Last Name
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1. ABOUT YOU

2. FAMILY MEMBERS

3. REFEREES

4. PERSONAL HEALTH DISCLOSURE

5. LEGAL DISCLOSURES AND DECLARATIONS