LCH Kids Volunteer App

Thank you for your interest in serving with LCH Kids!

We are thrilled you've chosen (or continue to choose) serving and learning alongside our kids and families in this season.

This application is aligns to our ministry goals and values of safety, spritual health and formation along with a nurturing and empowering environment for kids and volunteers. Each question serves a purpose to how we plan, pray and support you and our kids.

Please keep in mind the following:

*This app. will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. We recommend filling it out in one sitting if possible.

*This app. is to be completed by all Kids Ministry staff and volunteers annually or as needed. Let us know if you need any support or assistance completing this application and we would be glad to assist!

We appreciate your invested time in helping us to prepare for ministry well.

Acknowledgement: By completing this form, you are authorizing the LCH staff to conduct a background check. All information will be kept private and only used by our Kids Leadership and Pastoral team to support your onboarding and care.

We are so excited to get to know you and walk alongside you in this joyful and meaningul work!

Justin Simmons
Lead Pastor
justin@lovechapelhill.com

Getting to Know You!

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Volunteer Bio

We ask for a bio so families and volunteers can get to know a little more about the amazing people who serve with LCH kids. Please write a short bio (3-5 sentences) that we can share with our team and famiies.

Feel free to include things like:
-Your name and what age group you serve with (can omit if not sure yet)
-What you love about kids or kids ministry
-Fun Facts, hobbies, or interests
-Anything that reflects your heart for serving

Example -yes, you can totally copy, paste and revise!:
Hi! I'm Taylor! I help with the preschool group and love creating space for little ones to be silly, curious, and loved. During the week, I work as graphic designer and spend most of my free time hiking or reading mystery novels. I've been part of LCH for two years and it's one of my favorite places to grow and serve.

Do we have permission to enable text notifications and alerts for scheduling and/or communication?

Yes! Not at this time.

Spouse and Children (if applicable)

Preferred Contact Method

Text Email Phone Call Notes/Letter Facetime/In-person meeting

Drivers License # and State

Volunteer Care Questions

Caring for our volunteers:

We believe that serving should feel life-giving, not draining. As you pour into kids and families, we want to pour into you too.

The following questions help us understand how to celebrate you, communicate well, and offer the kind of support that honors your personality, capacity, and calling.

Please note, we would like to share some of your preferences with the team, so as we serve together we are mindful and intentional of each other.

What's your favorite way to feel appreciated or celebrated?

Kind words Small Gifts Shout outs Prayer Favorite Treat (drink/beverage, snack) Quiet time Other: explain below Spending time with others!

Are there any special dates we can keep in mind? (birthday, volunteeriversary, meaningful milestones?

How do you prefer to receive updates or training? (Check all that apply)

Text Email Printed Handouts Video Walkthroughs Quick in-person huddles One-on-one check-ins

What helps you feel prepared to serve well?

Scripts or sample language Clear Expectations Lesson plans in advance Visual Schedules or materials Opportunities to ask questions A buddy or co-leader A moment of prayer before serving

What are some things that are are hard for you in a serving role?

Sudden changes in routine Too many expectations Too few expectations or unclear roles lack of communication Not feeling prepared Not enough time to rest or reset

What does support look like to you?

Please reach out and check in on me I'll let you know if I need anything I appreciate space and trust I like knowing someone is available if I need help I value empowerment- please invite me to lead I prefer to stay in the background I feel most supported when I am spiritually poured into

Serving from a place of Joy: What brings you life in serving others?

This could be a moment, a memory, or just a feeling you get when you serve or serve in a specific way.

What brings you life in serving others?

List any additional information to any of the questions above here:

Spiritual Growth + Support

At LCH Kids, we believe that ministry is most meanigful when we grow together. We don't expect perfection- we're a community that values authenticity, curiosity, and support as we follow Jesus together. As you help guide and care for the next generation, we'd love to come alongside you too.

How would you describe your current faith journey? (This could be a few words, a story, or just what this season feels like for you).

In what areas of your life and spiritual growth could you use some support? This helps us know how to pray, care, and equip you as you serve!

Do you have any current circumstances (relationships, responsibilities, etc.) that mght affect your availability or consistency in this season?

This helps our ministry leaders schedule with wisdom, offer grace where needed, and support you as a whole person. We know life changes and we want to walk with you through it, as much as you're comfortable with.

Please share any specific circumstances here:

I'd like to talk more about about this in person or with a ministry leader

Yes Not at this time Option

Children’s Ministries Gifts, Experience & Preferences

Describe your special gifts and talents (storytelling, music, drams, crafts, etc.)

What age group are you comfortable with?

birth- 2yo 3-5yo 1st-2nd grade 3rd-5th grade Youth

Describe any experiences you've had working with children.

Here are the current volunteer positions listed in order of priority for you to consider:

Classroom Lead Teacher: Lead lessons, kids activities, and transitions on Sundays you serve!

Classroom Support Teacher: Support with classroom set-up, activity prep, support kids with activities and engaging in the lesson, support with safety, transitions and communication

Floater: Support with set-up, tear-down, check-in, providing support to teachers, kids and families as needed (in class or service)

Kids On-Call Buddy: Be on call twice a month to support a kiddo 1-1 who may need extra support accessing the lesson, staying safe or ensuring their needs are met while in our care.

How are you able to serve at this time? (listed in order of priority for our ministry)

Classroom Lead (Lead lessons, kids activities, and transitions on Sundays you serve!) Classroom helper (support with classroom set-up, prep, support the lead with activities, lesson and supporting kids involvement, safety and engagement, communicate needs throughout service and assist with transitions) Floater (support with set-up, tear-down, check-in, providing supports to teachers, kids and families in class or service as needed) On-Call Kids Buddy

The following positions are coming soon- we are not scheduling for them, but want to gather interest:

Volunteer SUB: Sign-up to be on-call as a sub for weeks you're available. This position is as needed but we ask you to stay up to date with training and communication. This is replaces a fixed classroom volunteer position to give you flexibility to serve when you can.

**Behind the scenes: Help us prep/gather materials at home or during the week, review, revise or write lessons, draw illustrations, help with tech or welcoming new families

**Special Guest: Serve seasonally in a way that is unique to you. Teach a lesson you write, lead kids in art, storytelling, sport, or just share your heart or testimony in a kid-friendly way!

Would you have interest in any of the following roles should they become available:

Volunteer Sub Behind the scenes support Special Guest Other Not at this time

Serving Rhythms

Our vision in LCH Kids is to widen and deeper our volunteer span in order to serve all kids well each and every Sunday. That means, we believe in systems designed for the needs of our people and that includes volunteers!

As you prayerfully provide us information regarding your availability rhtyhms, please keep the following in mind:

-You will be sent scheduling requests based on your selections seasonally following a new volunteer onboarding. This means you will be sent requests to serve up to 3-4 months in advance.

-You will always have the opportunity to accept (in good faith) or decline scheduling requests based on your updated availability. We ask that you respond to scheduling requests as soon as possible.

-Should you need to decline a schedule request, you will be able to pick up a different serving opportunity as it aligns or swap with another volunteer.

-You will be able to block-out specific dates you are unavailable to serve, like vacations so we can plan around it.

When are you usually available to serve?

1st Sunday of the month 2nd Sunday of the month 3rd Sunday of the month 4th Sunday of the month 5th Sunday of the month (as needed) My schedule is flexible- place me where needed Every other month (please still check above if you have a specific week for this rotation) Once a quarter

When are you usually available if we need to schedule a meeting or training for volunteers

Monday between 7-9pm Virtual Tuesday between 7-9pm Virtual Wednesday between 7-9pm Virtual Saturday morning In-Person Sunday before or after church in-person

Volunteer Accommodations or Family Preferences

We want serving with LCH Kids to feel joyful, life giving, and sustainable. Please let us know if you have any accommodations, family considerations or preferences we should be aware of as we mindfully plan and steward our team scheduling and service model.

We want to know things like:
-I need to arrive a few minutes after service starts
-I prefer to serve with/without my spouse or family member
-I'd love a quiet task or behind the scenes role
-I'm balanceing young kids so a light or flexible schedule is best.
-I can serve twice a month but I'd only like to lead class 1x a month.

List any Notes about your serving needs here:

Personal Background Information

Please answer the following and be assured that a “yes” answer will not necessarily disqualify you from being a volunteer. If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, please give details and explanations in the space below.

Have you ever been denied the opportunity to work with children at any other church, institution, or any other setting:

Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of child abuse or a crime involving actual or attempted sexual molestation of a child?

Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, including the illegal use of sale of drugs?

Yes No

Have you ever been the subject of a restraining order?

Yes No

Have you ever been hospitalized for alcohol or substance abuse?

Yes No

Has your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked?

Yes No

Please explain if you answered yes to any above questions and indicate any additional factors or circumstances involving you or your background which would cause a parent to be concerned or nervous about your supervising their child.

By submitting this application, I understand that I am making a commitment to serve our kids ministry at LCH with grace, integrity and a heart to grow:

I commit to:

-Serving in unity and love with pastors, families, and fellow volunteers.

-Arriving on time and prepared to engage with the children in a safe and nurtuing environment. I will communicate when I need support (things happen!)

-Making a good faith effort to attend any necessary trainings or team gatherings

-Staying open to learn, grow, and receive support/empowerment as I serve

I affirm that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge, and I authorize a background check to be completed as part of this process.

LCH Kids Volunteer App

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