Volunteer Application
We are excited that you want to work directly with troubled youth!
Below are descriptions for each of the 5 STEPS that must be completed prior to beginning your ministry at SOCO YFC.
PLEASE READ OVER EACH OF THESE STEPS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.
PLEASE NOTE that we are asking for a minimum 1-year commitment. However, if after 3 months of ministry you feel that you are not suited or called to continue you will be released from this commitment. Also please note that periodic training through SOCO YFC and other ministries will be made available to volunteers throughout the year. Volunteers are asked to attend a minimum of two training sessions per year. By agreeing to become a volunteer you are also agreeing to make a good faith effort to fulfill the training minimum attendance in any given year.
PLEASE READ OVER EACH OF THESE STEPS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU BEGIN and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.
PLEASE NOTE that we are asking for a minimum 1-year commitment. However, if after 3 months of ministry you feel that you are not suited or called to continue you will be released from this commitment. Also please note that periodic training through SOCO YFC and other ministries will be made available to volunteers throughout the year. Volunteers are asked to attend a minimum of two training sessions per year. By agreeing to become a volunteer you are also agreeing to make a good faith effort to fulfill the training minimum attendance in any given year.
Thank you for your determination and your desire to serve God with us.
Step 1:
IMPORTANT - Please fill out the volunteer application completely and provide all required supplemental information.
Answer all questions and include all reference names, addresses, phone numbers and background check information. If any of this information is missing it will delay the processing of your application. Please include the following with your submitted application:
Answer all questions and include all reference names, addresses, phone numbers and background check information. If any of this information is missing it will delay the processing of your application. Please include the following with your submitted application:
- Your email address.
- A copy of your Drivers License.
- Proof of auto insurance
Step 2:
Back Ground Check
Background check information will be processed after completion of the first interview and only for those applicants who decide to continue with the process and a make a commitment to the ministry at that point. Please be aware that processing of the background checks is done by a third-party and is out of our control. It can take several weeks to be returned.
Note: In the case of recent accidents/tickets, a DMV report will be required. In the case of arrest(s), a police report may be required.
Background check information will be processed after completion of the first interview and only for those applicants who decide to continue with the process and a make a commitment to the ministry at that point. Please be aware that processing of the background checks is done by a third-party and is out of our control. It can take several weeks to be returned.
Note: In the case of recent accidents/tickets, a DMV report will be required. In the case of arrest(s), a police report may be required.
Step 3:
Fingerprints and Drug Testing
Some facilities require fingerprints and drug testing. If this is the case for the facility in which you will be serving, the pertinent information will be given to you at the time of your interview and application review. Drug testing, if required, will be done through a local medical facility.
Some facilities require fingerprints and drug testing. If this is the case for the facility in which you will be serving, the pertinent information will be given to you at the time of your interview and application review. Drug testing, if required, will be done through a local medical facility.
Step 4:
Reference Check
Please provide complete contact information for at least three references. This should include their name. address, phone number and e-mail address. Also, please provide a brief description of their relationship to you. At least one of your references should be someone who acts as a spiritual mentor in your life (i.e. pastor, small group leader, etc.). Your references will be sent a questionnaire that is to be completed and returned directly to the SOCO YFC office.
Please provide complete contact information for at least three references. This should include their name. address, phone number and e-mail address. Also, please provide a brief description of their relationship to you. At least one of your references should be someone who acts as a spiritual mentor in your life (i.e. pastor, small group leader, etc.). Your references will be sent a questionnaire that is to be completed and returned directly to the SOCO YFC office.
Step 5:
Final Interview
After all reference checks are completed and the background check results are returned, a member of our staff will contact you to set up a second interview. This interview will be brief and may be conducted over the phone. You will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance as a volunteer within three days of this second interview.
After all reference checks are completed and the background check results are returned, a member of our staff will contact you to set up a second interview. This interview will be brief and may be conducted over the phone. You will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance as a volunteer within three days of this second interview.
