NEW SUMMER STAFF APPLICATION

Thank you for applying to serve on Gleanings For The Hungry Summer Staff. This application is for new Summer Staff. If you are applying to return, please use the Returning Summer Staff Application.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FULL NAME*

First NameLast Name

EMAIL*

CURRENT ADDRESS*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

PHONE NUMBER*

Area CodePhone Number

BIRTHDATE*

MonthDayYear

T-SHIRT SIZE*

All shirts will be unisex fit

PHOTO*

Upload a File

Upload a high quality photo of yourself. We need a clear, well-lit photo of your face. It will be used throughout summertime.

How did you hear about Gleanings for the Hungry, Summer Staff Internship?*

TIME COMMITMENT

We encourage all Summer Staff Leaders to serve as many weeks as possible to maximize the quality of your experience. The minimum time commitment is 6 consecutive week. Please contact us if you have any questions at summerstaff@gleanings.org.

Select all the weeks you are committed to serve below
Try your best to plan to arrive/depart on a Saturday or Sunday

In which Summer Staff program weeks are you committed to serve? You must commit to a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks. (Select all that apply)*

Comments about Time Commitment:

Summer Schedule

5:30/6:00 AM Early morning work activities
7:30AM Morning Meetings
8:00 AM Chapel every weekday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM General work hours
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Team times and other opportunities
11:00 PM End of day and quiet hours
Love Feast dinner and ministry program (once a week)
Weekend team activities (occassional)

I agree to participate wholeheartedly in the schedule above and to consistently attend all required activities and events. I will communicate early and clearly if any changes occur. I understand that "No call, no show" is unacceptable.*

I agreeI disagree

TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE

Please tell us about your training and work experience outside of Gleanings.

Where have you worked? What did you do?*

Example: Summer Camp Kitchen Staff - Meal prep, cleaning, and teamwork

What unique skills and training do you have?*

What are 2-3 areas you are strong in?*

What are your personal interests?*

HEALTH & EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:*

PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE:*

Area CodePhone Number

PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL:*

example@example.com

If under 18, do you have your parent's/guardian's consent for this commitment?

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:*

I hereby resolve Gleanings For The Hungry of responsibility for accidents which might happen during the time I am working with them. I will not hold Gleanings For The Hungry responsible for personal possessions lost, damaged or stolen on Gleanings premises. I acknowledge that my safety is my responsibility.

PHYSICAL HEALTH:*

Please select your current status of physical health.

EXPLAIN (IF NOT IN GOOD HEALTH):

Please explain any current or recent health issues you have experienced.

HEALTH INSURANCE:*

Yes, I currently have health insurance.No, I currently do not have health insurance.

NAME OF INSURANCE CARRIER:*

The name of your health insurance provider. If none, type n/a.

INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER:*

List your health insurance policy number. If none, type n/a.

OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION:

Please list any information that would be helpful to health and medical personnel. (Allergies, food allergies, recent hospitalizations, etc.)

RECENT INJURIES/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS:

Please list any recent injuries or physical limitations that might affect your capacity for work.

ALLERGIES/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS:*

Please list any information that would be helpful to our kitchen staff and/or health and medical personnel. (Allergies, food allergies, dietary restrictions/preferences, etc.)

MEDICATION:*

Please list any medication you are currently taking and/or you will be taking during your service at Gleanings. If none, type n/a.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL:*

Please explain any current or recent experience you have of drug, alcohol, or substance abuse. If none, type n/a.

DISABILITIES / CHALLENGES:*

Have you ever been diagnosed or experienced challenges with a learning disability? If so, please explain. (All information is confidential between Gleanings leadership reviewing these applications.) If none, type n/a.

MENTAL HEALTH:*

Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental health issue (i.e. depression, anxiety, self harm, etc.)? If so, please explain. (All information is confidential between Gleanings leadership reviewing these applications.) If none, type n/a.

RECENT TRAUMA:*

Have you recently experienced any kind of trauma? If so, please explain. (All information is confidential between Gleanings leadership reviewing these applications.) If none, type n/a.

LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES

Culture of Freedom and Vulnerability

First of all, please understand that we do not believe that life-controlling issues necessarily disqualify anyone from serving the Lord, or from serving at Gleanings. Nevertheless, we do believe that they are serious and we must face these issues honestly and turn from them toward Christ. We are a Christian community that is committed to take seriously Jesus' command of repentance and His invitation to restoration. We also believe in Christ's transforming power for our minds as we face our life-controlling issues, confess them vulnerably, and turn toward the love and light of Christ. We are not a group of morally elite, rather we hope to be a community of vulnerability, accountability, truth, and transformation. So, as you continue this application process, please know that we invite you to experience this kind of vulnerability and freedom. Most people in our community have wrestled with life-controlling issues before, so we welcome others who value a culture of godly repentance and vulnerability. We have seen the Lord break down walls, renew minds, reconcile relationships, redeem lives, and restore people to His kingdom.

Some examples of life-controlling issues are...

Extreme fear, addictive behavior, abuse, violence, anger/rage, hiding or lying, gossip, division and dissention, manipulation, habitual immorality, sexual misconduct, pornography addiction, homosexuality, substance abuse, lack of trust, eating-disorders, self-harm, low self-esteem, reclusive behavior, extreme anxiety or depression, constant need for romantic connection, extreme sleep schedule, or other life-controlling issues.

Self-Evaluation

Please seriously and honestly consider if you are currently experiencing any life-controlling issues. Also, consider whether or not you have experienced life-controlling issues recently, within the past 2 years. We encourage you to ask this question of a trusted friend or mentor who is spiritually mature and able to give you honest feedback. Some helpful questions in self-evaluating are... Do I wrestle with any of these issues or others? and, When was the last time I was compelled to act in this way?

Please pray, discern, and consider whether or not you wish to continue this Summer Staff program application and pursue a commitment serving wholeheartedly with Gleanings For The Hungry. Life-controlling issues will significantly impact your commitment as well as those around you. Be aware that the Summer Staff program is a leadership role and requires spiritual maturity, personal vulnerability, hard-working servanthood, personal integrity and purity, commitment and follow-through, respect and honor, submission to authority, and the ability to lead by example.

Your Prayerful Response

Thank you for praying and taking this matter seriously. Once you are ready to continue the application, please select the response below that best communicates where you are at.

I have carefully read and prayerfully considered the statement above about life-controlling issues.*

YesNo

Which choice best represents your prayerful response after considering the statement above regarding life-controlling issues? (READ OPTIONS CAREFULLY)*

My mentor and I prayerfully agree that I do NOT struggle with any life-controlling issues current or past.I have experienced life-controlling issue(s) in the past. I have NOT been compelled to act in this way for the past 2 or more years. I am ready and willing to share in confidentiality with a Gleanings leader about this issue and where I am at.I have experienced life-controlling issue(s) in the past. I am often tempted to act in this way. I am repentant and seeking Christ's transformation. I am ready and willing to share in confidentiality with a Gleanings leader about this issue and where I am at.I am currently experiencing life-controlling issue(s) and I am compelled to act in this way. I am repentant and seeking Christ's transformation. I am ready and willing to share in confidentiality with a Gleanings leader about this issue and where I am at.I am currently experiencing life-controlling issue(s) and I am compelled to act in this way. I am repentant and seeking Christ's transformation. I am NOT yet comfortable enough to share in confidentiality with a Gleanings leader about this issue and where I am at.

LIFE, SPIRITUALITY & FAITH STATEMENT

I acknowledge that Gleanings For The Hungry is a Christian organization and I understand that Gleanings' mission is to feed the needy of the world both physically and spiritually. I understand that the opportunity to take part in the Summer Staff internship program will involve spiritual activities such as prayer, worship, mission-minded work, spiritual conversations, and more. I also acknowledge that this is a leadership role, which will present opportunities to set an example, lead, guide, and counsel youth in matters of faith and spirituality.

Christian Ministry*

I acknowledge the statement above.

Are you a Christian?*

YesNo

When did you give your life to Christ?*

Share a few thoughts about why you chose to follow Jesus?*

What did you leave behind when you turned from the world to follow Jesus?*

Describe what your daily walk with Christ is like.*

What are you reading in the Bible lately that impacts you?*

Describe a defining moment in your walk with Jesus and when your faith was challenged.*

Tell us a brief version of your life story.*

Which choice best describes your current involvement with a church (whether in-person or remote)?*

CHURCH NAME:*

Please type n/a if does not apply

PASTOR'S NAME:*

Please type n/a if does not apply

PASTOR'S EMAIL:*

example@example.com

PASTOR'S PHONE NUMBER*

Area CodePhone Number

Share about a couple important people in your life whom you trust for good and godly counsel.*

SUPPORT PERSON'S NAME*

List one of the people from the question above

SUPPORT PERSON'S EMAIL:*

example@example.com

SUPPORT PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER*

Area CodePhone Number

PERSONAL RESPONSE

Why do you want to be a Summer Staff leader at Gleanings For The Hungry? Please write a well-thought out response.*

Why does an individual's personal example matter?*

What is your current sleep schedule like?*

Which choice best describes how ready you are to shift your lifestyle, daily routine, and sleep habits to a rigorous work schedule that requires early mornings?*

Which best describes how ready you are for extremely demanding work, long hours, and physical labor?*

Which choice best describes how ready you are to receive and respond to personal evaluation, correction, and feedback?*

Which choice best describes how ready you are to surrender your personal habits and lifestyle to focus on the team's purpose?*

Which choice best describes how ready you are to totally abstain from romantic relationships while serving with other awesome people during Summer Staff?*

Which choice best describes how you will deal with interpersonal conflicts?*

Which choice best describes how you will participate in a team and community environment?*

List 3-5 of your top personal values. (Please answer very thoughtfully. This will be used in team building exercises)*

Gleanings directors have prayerfully selected a Summer Staff Empowerment Leaders to support and empower our team. What are your feelings about submitting to the authority of an Empowerment Team made up of your peers?*

Do you have any questions?*

RECRUITING

Do you know anyone else who should apply for summer staff? Who would you recommend for this opportunity?

List names, and if possible, phone numbers.

APPLICATION AGREEMENT

I agree to join in the vision and mission of Gleanings for the Hungry, to abide by the Summer Staff Packet (Read before applying) to commit to serve for a minumum of six consectutive weeks, to pay a $200/month ($50/week) Summer Staff fee.

Agreement

I wholeheartedly agree to the statements above.