Compliance – Young Life Australia Training

Do We Have An Agreement?

28/07/2021/in Compliance, Volunteer /by Liz Merritt

There are three forms for you to complete:

Application Form
Background Check
Agreement of Policies

Once you have completed the above forms, you will be taken to the final ‘quiz’, confirming completion of this course.

Volunteer Application

28/07/2021/in Compliance, Volunteer /by Liz Merritt

The completion of the volunteer application is a requirement for all volunteers serving in the mission of Young Life Australia.

Welcome to the Young Life Australia team. Please watch the video, and then click through to the course material to the right.

Please do not hesitate to contact your direct supervisor, or the National Office, if you have any questions about the material that you cover in this course.

Dear Prospective Leader,

Welcome to the ministry of Young Life Australia and the work of young people here in Australia.

It is exciting that you feel the call of God upon your life to work with the young people of your local community. It is committed people like you that make Young Life Australia what it is today, as we are all a part of God’s bigger plan to reach young people in Australia. The thing I love about Young Life Australia so much is that it’s a volunteer organisation, and you are continuing that great gift in committing your time to become a Young Life Australia volunteer.

As you can see from the material that we have produced, we are serious about what God has called us to do. In it, you will find some policy documents that pertain to how we are to conduct ourselves in our mission to young people and how we are to relate together as a community. It is vital that you read carefully all the information following and fill out the necessary documentation before you begin any ministry with Young Life Australia. Failure to do so will exclude you from participating in the mission of Young Life Australia until you have completed and handed in the documentation. This documentation is for your protection as a Young Life Australia representative working in a very volatile environment.

We would also ask that you not only include the young people that you are working with in your prayer life, but that you would also include all the staff, board, committees, donors and other volunteers into your prayer life as well. Prayer is what makes the mission happen. We need to pray to the Lord of the harvest to continue to send out workers into the harvest field (Matthew 9:38), and you are the co-labourers with us in the task that God has laid before us.

We thank you for your commitment to do mission among young Australians with us and we all look forward to spending some time together soon.

God Bless You

Mark Stretton
CEO
Young Life Australia

Staff Induction

28/07/2021/in Compliance, Staff /by Liz Merritt

This is part of the induction process for all new staff members of Young Life Australia.

Welcome to the Young Life Australia Staff. Below is an introductory video and letter from our former CEO, Glyn Henman. Please watch the video, and then complete the course material below.

Should you decide to leave and comeback, you will notice a green check-mark next to the lessons and topics that have been completed. This will make it easy for you to start exactly where you left off. You can also click on “Resume My Last Course” on the homepage to recommence where you left off.

The pages that have videos on them will require you to watch the entire video before it will allow you to continue in the course. A quiz will become available once you have completed the course; this is simply an acknowledgment that you have completed all the training.

Please do not hesitate to contact your direct supervisor, or the National Office, if you have any questions about the material that you cover in this course.

Welcome to the ministry of Young Life Australia and the world of young people.

It is exciting that you feel the call of God upon your life to work with the teenagers of your community. It is committed people like you that make Young Life Australia what it is today, as we are all a part of God’s bigger plan to reach young people in Australia.

Young Life Australia is a non-profit Christian organisation committed to connecting with young people in their world, providing strong and positive influences in their lives. YLA seeks to reach out to young people and foster a sense of purpose and value in their lives through meaningful relationships with adult role models.

Young Life Australia is primarily a volunteer organisation and part of your role on the staff to is to recruit and assist volunteers in the delivery of the services that we provide.

We would also ask that you not only include the young people that you are working with in your prayer life, but that you would also include the staff, board, committees, donors and other volunteers into your prayer life as well. Prayer is what makes our mission shine. We need to pray to the Lord of the harvest to continue to send out workers into the harvest field (Matthew 9:38), and you are the co-labourers with us in the task that God has laid before us.

We thank you for your commitment to do mission among young Australians with us and we all look forward to spending some time together soon.

God Bless You,

Young Life Australia

Drivers Application

28/07/2021/in Administration, Compliance, Staff, Volunteer /by Liz Merritt

All staff and volunteers driving young people, must complete this course, prior to driving young people.

There is a brief policy to be read, as well as a form that must be completed. If you have not completed the Volunteers Application course, you will also be required to complete a Background Check.

Once you have completed the course, a quiz will become available. This is simply a way for us to track who has completed the course.

Please forward your certificate of completion to your Area Manger.

Volunteer Application Form

06/07/2021/in Compliance, Volunteer /by Net Ninjas

Volunteer Application Form

Please complete your details for us below.

Please Note:if you are unable to tick the boxes, please click on the statements beside the box and the box should fill.
Personal Information
Name
First Last
Date of Birth:
DD dash MM dash YYYY
Email*
Phone Number(s)*
Please provide us with your contact phone number(s)
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 Town / City State Post Code
I am under 18 years old & therefore do not have a Child Protection Number
- Under 18
Child Protection Number*

This may also be known as your Working With Children Check Number. If you do not have one, please write your application number here.
Child Protection Expiry*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
State of Issue of Child Protection Number
Emergency Contact

Please provide us with the name & number of an emergency contact person for you.
Young Life Australia Information
Please indicate the role you are applying for*
Please specify camp you are applying for:
Please specify role you are applying for:

eg. work crew, summer staff
Young Life Area*

If you are volunteering for a camp, please write 'Camp'. Otherwise, please provide us with the name of the town / suburb / area you are applying to volunteer with.
Personal Background
Due to the nature of our ministry, it is important that our volunteers join us in making a personal commitment to Young Life's Christian purpose. Please answer the following questions to help us in evaluating where you might best use your gifts and talents.
Please describe your personal relationship with Jesus Christ*
What previous ministry experience have you had?*
Please note: having no experience does not exclude you from joining our team.
What previous volunteer experience have you had?*
Please note: having no experience does not exclude you from joining our team.
Do you regularly attend church?*
- Yes
- No
Name of your local church / faith community
Summarize the history of your relationship with the local church*
Describe why you feel God has called you to serve in the ministry of Young Life*
Please list any specific skills or gifts that you have and / or qualifications you have or are currently obtaining.*
eg. Musician, first aid certificate, teaching degree
References
Reference Contact Details*
From the following list, choose two for which we may contact to do a further background check: Pastoral / Spiritual Leader | Young Life Staff Worker | Ministry Co-Worker | Employment Supervisor / Boss. One must be your regular church minister.
Name Email Address Phone Number Role
Acknowledgement
Volunteer Statement*
I authorize, at Young Life Australia's discretion, investigation of all statements made by me in this application, and review of any civil or criminal records, which may exist, concerning me, except for such records as are sealed according to State or Commonwealth law. I further authorize Young Life Australia, at its discretion, to contact employers, references and others whose names are provided on this application form, or whose names may be identified by me in an interview, and I authorize such persons to provide Young Life Australia with information requested by Young Life Australia regarding me. I further release any such individuals, as well as Young Life Australia, from any claims I might have arising out of any discussions involving me, or the provision of any information or records regarding me. I understand that I am working at all times on a voluntary basis without expectation of compensation and not as an employee of Young Life Australia. In the event I become a volunteer with Young Life Australia, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interviews may result in dismissal.
- I agree
Please ensure that you hit the SUBMIT button so that your information is captured. If you do not hit submit, you will be asked to come & re-complete the form. You must complete this form in order to move to the next topic.

Background Check

06/07/2021/in Compliance, Volunteer /by Liz Merritt

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Agreement of Policies

06/07/2021/in Compliance, Volunteer /by Liz Merritt

Volunteer Agreement of Policies Form

Thank you for taking the time to read through and familiarise yourself with our key mission documents and policies. Please complete the form below to acknowledge your agreement to the policies you have read.

Please Note:if you are unable to tick the boxes, please click on the statements beside the box and the box should fill.
Personal Information
Name
First Last
Date of Birth*
DD dash MM dash YYYY
Email*
Phone Number(s)*
Young Life Area*

If you are volunteering for a camp, please write 'Camp'. Otherwise, please provide us with the name of the town / suburb / area you are applying to volunteer with.
Acknowledgement
By ticking each box below you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree with the guidelines, principles, and standards of conduct required by Young Life Australia as outlined in the documents listed. If you have any questions regarding these documents please contact your Area Manager, supervisor, or the National Office prior to completing this form.*
By ticking each box below you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree with the guidelines, principles, and standards of conduct required by Young Life Australia as outlined in the documents listed. If you have any questions regarding these documents please contact your Area Manager, supervisor, or the National Office prior to completing this form.
- Statement of Faith
- Statement of Mission Purpose
- Social Media Policy
- Conflict Resolution Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Leadership Ethics and Responsibilities
- Volunteer Code of Conduct
Volunteer Statement*
I authorise, at Young Life Australia's discretion, investigation of all statements made by me in this application, and review of any civil or criminal records, which may exist, concerning me, except for such records as are sealed according to State or Commonwealth law. I further authorise Young Life Australia, at its discretion, to contact employers, references and others whose names are provided on this application form, or whose names may be identified by me in an interview, and I authorise such persons to provide Young Life Australia with information requested by Young Life Australia regarding me. I further release any such individuals, as well as Young Life Australia, from any claims I might have arising out of any discussions involving me, or the provision of any information or records regarding me. I understand that I am working at all times on a voluntary basis without expectation of compensation and not as an employee of Young Life Australia. In the event I become a volunteer with Young Life Australia, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interviews may result in dismissal.
- I agree
Please ensure that you hit the SUBMIT button so that your information is captured. If you do not hit submit, you will be asked to come & re-complete the form. You must complete this form in order to move to the next topic.

Volunteer Application Form (etapestry)

06/07/2021/in Compliance, Volunteer /by Claire Wood

Name	Email Address	Phone Number	Role

Dear Prospective Leader,

Volunteer Application Form

Personal Information

Young Life Australia Information

Personal Background

References

Acknowledgement

Volunteer Agreement of Policies Form

Personal Information

Acknowledgement

Links

Young Life Australia

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