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 six 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 six 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, background check information, etc. Upon completing the application, you will be contacted by SOCO YFC to set up your first interview.
Answer all questions and include all reference names, addresses, phone numbers, background check information, etc. Upon completing the application, you will be contacted by SOCO YFC to set up your first interview.
Step 2:
Back Ground Checks
Background check information will be started 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 up to a week or longer to be processed.
Background check information will be started 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 up to a week or longer to be processed.
- If your volunteer position is only done OUTSIDE of facilities with youth: We will send you a release form after you have made a commitment to be a volunteer. We will ask for a SSN# and Drivers License# in order to do your background check. YFC's 3rd party company will process your background check and you will be given full disclosure and your rights regarding the information that is disclosed to us. Your information will always be held secure by us and will never be given to anyone else for any use other than to conduct this background check.
- If your volunteer position is INSIDE of facilities: We will give/send you a background form after you have made a commitment to be a volunteer. The filled out form will be sent to the facility in which you will be volunteering and they will process your background check Your information will always be held secure by the facility/us and will never be given to anyone else for any use other than to conduct this background check.
Step 3:
Fingerprints and Drug Testing
If you will be volunteering INSIDE of a facility, some facilities require fingerprints and drug testing. If this is the case for the facility in which you will be serving, after your background check has been approved, the facility will contact you via email to set up an appointment for fingerprints and drug testing. Once all appointments are completed, it will take up to 10 days to gets your results back.
If you will be volunteering INSIDE of a facility, some facilities require fingerprints and drug testing. If this is the case for the facility in which you will be serving, after your background check has been approved, the facility will contact you via email to set up an appointment for fingerprints and drug testing. Once all appointments are completed, it will take up to 10 days to gets your results back.
Step 4:
Reference Check
On the Volunteer application, 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.
On the Volunteer application, 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/drug test (if applicable) 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/drug test (if applicable) 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.
