Application to Serve

Please explain any ‘yes’ responses in the comments section below. Leaving a question blank will not disqualify you. However, if you would prefer to talk to someone in person about any question in this section, please let us know in the comments.

List three adults you’ve known for at least one year, who are not related to you, and have good knowledge of your character and ability to work with children (if applying for a ministry area that works with children) or with other adults (if applying for adult ministry areas). Please complete all contact information. If any references attend Magnify, just provide their full name.

Notice, Authorization, and Release to Obtain Consumer Reports
NOTE: Background screening is limited to a criminal history check only. We will not contact your employer.

Please return this form with your application and be sure to include your Social Security number. This information is kept in a secured locked location.
*Do not fill out if you are age 17 or younger.

1. In connection with my application to serve/work at Magnify Church (Magnify), I understand that an investigative consumer report may be requested that will include information as to my character, work habits, work performance, discipline and work experience, along with reasons for termination of past employment. To obtain consumer reports and information concerning my driving, credit, and criminal records, I understand that you may be requesting information from public and private sources about my driving record, education credentials, credit and references.

2. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to know if employment is denied because of information obtained by my prospective employer from a consumer-reporting agency. If so, I will be notified and given the name and address of the agency or the source which provided the information.

3. I acknowledge that a telephone facsimile (FAX), electronic or photographic copy shall be valid as the original.

4. I authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, institution, information service bureau, school, employer, reference or insurance company contacted by Magnify or related corporate entities, or its agent, to furnish the information described in Section 1 and waive any right to notice of such disclosure of that information and release. I agree not to sue these entities and their agents as a result of providing such information.

The following information is required by law enforcement agencies and other entities for positive identification purposes when checking public records. It is confidential and will not be used for any other purposes.

This set of rules, policies and guidelines apply to all adults and high school students serving in Magnify Church (Magnify) ministries involving children age 17 and under.
Note: All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and be approved to serve prior to their involvement in Magnify ministries involving children under 18 years of age (herein referred to simply as “students”).

Transportation
We understand that adults (age 18 and over) may drive students to and from activities. However...

1. All Magnify transportation requires written parental permission for students under 18. (A Magnify Medical form on file is sufficient).
2. No high school drivers may transport students. (Exception: Special arrangements may be made DIRECTLY with parents in writing for a specific purpose). ALL drivers of Magnify vehicles (i.e. vans) MUST be at least 25 years old.
3. Driving alone with the opposite gender should be avoided at all times.
4. All transportation of students assumes the driver of the vehicle has a valid driver’s license, appropriate insurance, properly maintained vehicle, and agrees to drive in a safe manner, including stopping when tired.

Small Group Leadership

1. All student small group leaders must have completed a Magnify Volunteer Application and been approved to serve.
2. Volunteers must be a regular attendee of Magnify for at least six months.
3. Junior high groups must have two approved volunteers. If one of the volunteers is in senior high, they may be no less than two grades older than students in their group.
4. A volunteer may not date a student. Intimate or suggestive physical contact is always inappropriate.
5. It is acceptable for a volunteer to take one of his/her group members individually for an activity, but parental approval must be obtained beforehand. Any and all guidelines given by the parent must be followed, such as location, nature of the activity. Emergency contact numbers should also be communicated.

Sleep-Over’s

1. The two approved, unrelated adults rule must be followed.
2. As long as any students are awake, one of the volunteers must also be awake to ensure monitoring of safe behavior.
3. Separate sleeping quarters must be designated for males and females with appropriate leadership.

4. Appropriate modest sleeping attire must be worn.

5. Parental notification and approval is needed for all sleep-over’s. Note: Signed permission slips must be obtained from the parents of all junior high students and younger.

6. Volunteers should check with parents and use good judgment regarding movies, etc. Tools like screenit.com and pluggedin.com are recommended in addition to careful previewing.

Personal Conduct

1. I understand the bathroom policies and the “always two approved, unrelated adults rule”.

2. I understand that ministry leaders need to know if I am going to be absent or unable to serve, I will talk to them or call them beforehand.

3. I understand that I am expected to treat others as Jesus would treat them if He were in my place. We never spank or physically strike a student and we never speak harshly or shamefully.

4. I understand that I am responsible for attending a worship service each week. My commitment to serving at Magnify will 
not replace my own worship and learning time.

5. I understand there is to be no tickling, roughhousing, or lying on the floor with students.

6. I understand I must attend ministry specific orientations and trainings (ie. B.Kids Huddles).

7. I understand what is expected of me from this agreement. I am committed to doing my best to serve.

Any sexual contact or sexualized behavior with a minor is a betrayal of sacred trust and is an exploitation of power which violates those who are vulnerable and absolutely will not be tolerated. Magnify is committed to investigate any and all 
allegations of misconduct either independently or in cooperation with a formal investigation that may include legal 
authorities. The alleged perpetrator will be asked to stop all ministry involvement throughout the time of the investigation until a decision is made.

Please review the statement of belief at https://magnifychurch.org/what-we-believe/ & additional belief statements herein.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES, POLICIES, GUIDELINES CONTAINED AND THE STATEMENT OF BELIEF ON THE WEBSITE AND HEREIN. FURTHER, I GIVE Magnify Church PERMISSION TO REQUEST CRIMINAL RECORDS AS NECESSARY.