Screening for Volunteers Over 18

Please note that this form will submit regardless of whether some questions remain unanswered. Refer to the FAQs below and the ECC Safe Churches policy for what to expect should you choose not to answer question(s)

As an adult (18+ years) have you ever engaged in any of the following conduct: (Please check all that apply)

Please answer the following questions...

For staff and volunteers in pastoral ministry, leadership or engaged in child-related work or work with vulnerable adults

If you have attended ECC for less than 3 years, please tell us about your previous places of worship to cover 3 years.

Referees

Please provide details of two referees who are over eighteen years of age and able to give a verbal report on your character and suitability for ministry.Referees may be part of the church.

FAQs

What if I choose not to complete this form? Due to new requirements for all volunteers and staff who attend a Churches of Christ NSW church (Under the Safe Church Health Check) you will not receive authorisation if you are a new volunteer or you may have your authorisation revoked if you refuse to retrospectively.

What if I answer yes to any of the questions? Will that mean I cant serve? Remember a yes response does not automatically exclude you from vounteering, but further conversations will need to take place to determine if you are suitable to serve.

What if there is a question on this form I dont wish to answer in writing? We understand there may be questions on this form you dont feel comfortable being recorded in writing in a general form like this. If this is the case, please get in touch with our Safe Spaces Team. (CSSTeam@eppingchurchofchrist.org.au)

Where will this form be stored/Who will be able to access it? As this is a sensitive document it will be stored in a confidential manner accessible only by a limited number of authorised persons within Epping Church of Christ

 

CONSENT TO HOLD INFORMATION

I consent to the information contained in this application, including any subsequent pages, to be kept by Epping Church of Christ. I understand that this information will be kept in a confidential file and used only for screening purposes.

 

DECLARATION

I sincerely declare that:

The information I have provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I understand that if I provide false or misleading information or withhold relevant information from this questionnaire, the Churches of Christ NSW may determine that I am unsuitable to serve in any role in the church.

I have received a copy of the Code of Conduct and am willing to uphold it.