Kids' Church Volunteer Interest Form

If you're interested in serving with The Garden Church Kid's Ministry team, please complete the short application below. We'd like to learn more about you and your interest in serving with our kids and families, and then can follow up with a conversation. (Please note: some of the questions below are required as part of our efforts to protect child safety.)

Your name *

Email address *

I'm interested in contributing to Kids' Ministry at The Garden Church. *

Birthdate *

Phone number *

Address *

How long have you attended The Garden Church? *

Any person working with children at The Garden Church must be part of the church community for at least six months. This could include participation in Sunday Gatherings, mid-week groups, or missional initiatives. Please indicate any specific team, group, or missional initiative you've been involved with.

What draws you to serve in Kid's Ministry? *

What spiritual gifts and/or strengths do you bring?

Background

The following questions are required for anyone applying to work with children at The Garden Church. Please don't take it personally that we request this information — it is to protect the safety and dignity of the children in our care. All applicant information is maintained in confidence and seen only by the staff overseeing Kids' Ministry.

Have you ever used a name(s) other than the one shared above? *

How long have you lived at your current address? *

e.g., date of move-in, or number of years

Please share your previous address: *

Years at previous address? *

Current Employer / School Name *

Please provide the name of the company or organization where you're currently employed, or the name of the school you attend. Include your supervisor's name, address and phone number.

Previous Employers

Please provide up to three previous employers, including the address and phone number for each.

Have you ever been the subject of child abuse investigation? *

Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a criminal offense? *

Do you authorize The Garden Church to run a criminal background check? *

We use a third-party provider to run a basic criminal background check for all persons working with children at The Garden Church. If you do not give your authorization, we will be unable to move forward. All results are saved in confidence on file. Please email kids@thegardenboston.com if you'd like to discuss this before giving your authorization.

Please list two references: *

We would like to speak with two people who know you well and can speak to your character and fitness for working with children. References should be of an organizational or professional nature. Please do not list close friends or family members.

Next Steps

Thank you for applying to become a volunteer with The Garden Church Kids’ Ministry! We’re excited to explore this possibility with you. Our team will review your information, run a basic background check, and then reach out by email to schedule a conversation with you.

Do you have any concerns or questions for us?

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