Deanery Youth Unit Of ___________

Anglican Diocese of Algoma

Application Form For Adult Volunteers

THANK YOU for your interest in youth ministry. Volunteers who love God and love teens play a big part in making it happen!

Please answer the following questions and return this form to ______________. Your responses will be kept confidential; viewed by the Deanery Youth Coordinator, and if consultation is needed, the Deanery Officials, Program and Youth Consultant, and the Bishop.

 

A. Contact Information

Name: Parish:
Address:

 

 

 

 Home Phone: ______________________

Alternate Phone:____________________

E-Mail:____________________________

 

B. Youth Ministry Experience/Interest

How did you hear about the opportunity to volunteer at ___________________? (circle appropriate item(s))

  • Previous volunteers
  • Diocesan or Deanery officials (i.e., Deanery Youth Co-ordinator, Program Associate)
  • Youth in my parish/deanery
  • I didn’t hear – I had to seek it out
  • Other ________________________________________
    •

    There are a number of ways to get involved with the DYU. If asked, which of the following might interest you? (check all that apply)

  • Session Leader
  • Bible Study Facilitator
  • Chaplain
  • Music Team (Instrument: _________________________ )
  • Waterfront Supervision
  • Driving
  • Event Supervision (Chaperone)
  • Trail Guide/Excursions
    •

    Have you been involved in youth ministry at your home parish?

  • YES
  • NO
    •

    If yes, how?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Why do you want to be involved in the DYU?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What do you enjoy about interacting with teenagers?

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    What do you find frustrating in youth ministry (or about teenagers), and how do you deal with it?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

     

    C. References

    Please provide the names of three persons who can provide a reference for you. (If possible please include your Incumbent and someone who knows your youth ministry experience).

    1. NAME & ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

    PHONE NUMBER: _________________ RELATIONSHIP TO YOU: __________________

    2. NAME & ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

    PHONE NUMBER: _________________ RELATIONSHIP TO YOU: __________________

    3. NAME & ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

    PHONE NUMBER: _________________ RELATIONSHIP TO YOU: __________________

    Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________

     

    Thank you for your interest and co-operation! You will be notified as to your participation in within two weeks of receipt of this application form by the Deanery Youth Coordinator.