This module is for older teens and adults who serve in a Leading Role at Live Oak.
If you have found yourself in the wrong module please reach out to your ministry leader.
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING YOUR YEARLY VOLUNTEER ON-RAMP PROCESS!
EVERTHING SHOULD BE SELF-EXPLANATORY BUT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS EMAIL US HERE!
This year’s process includes:
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Engaging the contents of this page and completing your YEARLY VOLUNTEER ON-RAMP FORM, which is linked from this page.
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If you are 18 and older you will also need to complete your BACKGROUND CHECK – you should have received information about this via a separate email. It will be from Ministry Safe.
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If you are 18 and older and serve in a Next Gen area, you will also need to complete ABUSE PREVENTION VIDEOS . This is something new that will come to you later on in the year, and we will give you a heads up before hand.
Watch this first: INtroduction
Watch This Next: Why Affirmations?
CHECK OUT THESE FAQ’s
Why do i have to do this every year?
A yearly on-ramp keeps us organized and all on the same page. With volunteers in the hundreds, staying organized is key to smooth and intentional ministry. Plus, we do yearly background checks to create the safest environment for all!
I'm a new volunteer and I just did this...
We love to get all our volunteers on the same “cycle” (every summer) when it comes to this yearly on-ramp so that is why we are asking you to do it again. So sorry for the inconvenience.
WHY DO I HAVE TO DO A BACKGROUND CHECK WHEN I DON’T EVEN WORK WITH KIDS?
Because of the way Live Oak’s building is organized, virtually every volunteer is in proximity to our kids areas. Plus, we have minors serving on multiple teams and you may be serving alongside one of them.
DOES A “PING” ON MY BACKGROUND CHECK AUTOMATICALLY PROHIBIT ME FROM SERVING?
This is looked at on a case by case instance and a ping is not automatically prohibitive. Obviously a traffic ticket from 6 years ago is not an issue when it comes to serving. But whatever the case, this is handled with respect and discretion every time.
MULTIPLE PEOPLE IN MY FAMILY SERVE. CAN WE JUST FILL OUT ONE FORM?
We are asking each individual who serves to thoughtfully complete their own form. Also, there are different forms to fill out based on where you serve and your age. IF you share an email with another family member you received 2 different emails, one for each person, so please watch for that.
WHAT DO I DO IF I CANNOT AFFIRM ONE OR MORE OF LIVE OAK’S BELIEFS OR I HAVE QUESTIONS?
When it comes to our beliefs and values, if you find yourself in a spot of not knowing something or having questions or even disagreeing with something we encourage you to think of it this way…
Knowing that the church will be teaching, leading and discipling from these Biblical truths, ask yourself:
-Can I protect and encourage Unity?
-Can I do my role with Integrity?
-Will I redirect if I don’t know, am unsure, or differ?
-Will I seek to keep learning and growing in understanding in the areas I am unsure about?
-Will I share my questions and uncertainties with trusted fellow Christ-followers in my life so we can process together?
If you are able to answer these with “yes” we encourage you to move forward in your leader role! If you aren’t ready to say yes to these questions please indicate “I have questions” in your form so we can follow up to connect with you. You are not alone in this and we want to walk with you.
Have a question we didn’t answer? EMAIL US
NOW IT’S TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR VOLUNTEER FORM!
but first, don’t forget…
To check for the email from Ministry Safe about your background check (if applicable)