Appendix Form 4

Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama

Application for Volunteer Service

 

Parish Name:  ____________________________________________________

 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering.  The Catholic Church highly values and depends upon the gifts which each person offers to bring to service whether as clergy, religious, employee or volunteer.  We are deeply appreciative of your willingness to offer to work within our community in service to others in the name of Christ Jesus.  We thank you for offering to use your gifts with us in this unique and special way.  Should you be assigned as a volunteer, we will strive to provide the ongoing support which you will need to carry out your work successfully.  To assist in this effort, please complete this application and covenant agreement and discuss your interests with the designated staff member. 

The following information is needed to better evaluate your skills, background, and interests.

 

I.                   Personal Data

     Ms. Miss Mrs. Mr. Rev. Sr. Rev. Mr. Other _______________

Name:___________________________________ Date of Birth_________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Home Phone: __________________________  Work Phone: ___________________

Social Security Number: _____________________________

Driver License Number & State: _______________________ Expires: ___________

Specify any other name(s) you are or have been known by: _____________________

 

II.                Experience

Specify the job/areas of ministry for which you wish to volunteer:  _______________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Specify what days/hours you are available: __________________________________

Date available to begin:  _____________________________

Please describe previous volunteer experience: _______________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please describe previous experience working with youth:  ________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________Please describe educational background:  ______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Please list specific training you have received:  _________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Have you previously served as a volunteer/employee in the Catholic Church?yesno

Where: _____________________________________________ When: ______________

Have you ever had your services terminated? yes  No

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Are you able to fully participate in the sacramental life of the church? yes no

Have you ever been accused of, charged with or convicted of any criminal violation?

yes no     If yes, please explain:  _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

III.             Employment

Please list your employment history for the last five years.  Include present employer and volunteer work, if any.  If you are not employed, please indicate present status (i.e. student, retired ect.) and the beginning state of that status.

 

Present Employer:____________________________________Phone:____________

Employed from: _____________ to: _____________________Position: __________

Name of Supervisor: _________________________________ Phone: ____________

 

Previous Employer: __________________________________Phone: ____________

Employed from: ______________ to: ____________________ Position: __________

Name of Supervisor: _________________________________ Phone: ____________

Reason for leaving: ____________________________________________________

 

IV.  References

List persons who have known you for at least 5 years (not immediate family or those already listed above).

 

Name: ________________________________________Phone: _________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Relationship: _________________________________________________________

 

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Relationship: _________________________________________________________

 

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Relationship: _________________________________________________________

 

As a volunteer, I do not expect compensation for services which I provide and/or offer.  Further, the information which I have provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.  I understand that any false information made as part of this application will be sufficient cause for dismissal.  I grant my permission to ________________________________________________

Catholic Church and the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama from any and all liability resulting from this background check and verifying of references.

 

I hereby authorize the release of the above requested information.

 

Signature of Applicant: ________________________________Date: ____________

 

As a volunteer, I will strive to serve to the best of my ability in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Catholic Parish of _____________________________

And the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.  I will strive to continue improving my skills and abilities and will make a commitment to continued spiritual renewal.

 

Signature of Applicant: ________________________________ Date: ____________