First YTH Volunteer Application & Policy Combined

First Baptist Spartanburg has a plan founded on respect and love for the people we serve, which gives us a sense of confidence and peace. This application is used to evaluate applicants and to ensure a safe and secure environment for vulnerable persons who participate in our programs. This application must be completed by all applicants for any position (whether volunteer or compensated) which works with persons served by FBS.

Have you changed your name in the last ten (10) years?

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Yes

In your work, volunteer, or personal activities do you have regular contact with children?

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Yes

Have you ever had a founded case against you for child abuse or neglect?

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Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (Felony or misdemeanor, except minor traffic violations)

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Yes

List any training, education, experience, or other factors that have prepared you to volunteer at FBS

Personal Reference(Not a relative. Past ministry leaders or former employers preferred)

FBS appreciates your willingness to share your faith, gifts, and skills. Providing safe and secure programs is of utmost importance to us. The information gathered in this application is designed to help us provide the highest quality programs for the purpose of our community. Please read and initial each of the statements below.

I declare that all statements contained in this application are true and agree that any misrepresentation or omission is cause for rejection of my application or dismissal from my position.

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Yes

I authorize any of the above references to give you any information that they may have regarding my character and fitness to work at FBS.

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Yes

I further authorize FBS to conduct a background check of criminal and police records, sexual offender registries, and to complete a verification of my identity.

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Yes

In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by FBS, I hereby release any individual, employer, or any organization, including records custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply with this authorization.

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Yes

I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified in this application.

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Yes

I understand that FBS has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for abuse and takes all allegations of abuse seriously. I further understand that FBS cooperates fully with the

authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse. Abuse of minors is grounds for immediate dismissal and possible criminal charges.

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Yes

Should my application be accepted, I agree to refrain from unethical conduct in the performance of my work on behalf of FBS. I understand that volunteers serve solely at the invitation of FBS.

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Yes

I agree to be bound by FBS’s policies and to abide by the rules and procedures established for those desiring to serve in FBS positions.

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Yes

I agree to the terms of service.

Social Security Number (required for volunteer background checks on those age 18 and older):

I acknowledge that I have received this Policy on Working with Minors of First Baptist Spartanburg (FBS). I have been given the opportunity to read and understand each of the policies, and I have received adequate training regarding these protocols. I have also signed the worker application and release form. In exchange for the privilege of serving FBS, I agree to abide by this Policy on Working with Minors.

Volunteer Application

Personal Reference(Not a relative. Past ministry leaders or former employers preferred)

Personal Reference(Not a relative. Past ministry leaders or former employers preferred)

Applicant's Declarations

FBS Policy on Working with Minors Acknowledgement and Agreement