FCC Volunteer Application Form (2023)

Volunteer Application Form
Guide to completing this application form Thank you for applying to volunteer with us here at Marine Reach Vanuatu! To serve as volunteer staff you must be at least 18 years old and have completed a Discipleship Training School (DTS). To serve as a mission builder you must be at least 18 years old but the completion of a DTS is not required.

Each individual must complete a separate application form. We ask you to REFRAIN from making travel arrangements until you have confirmation of acceptance to volunteer. Please make sure you read the instructions carefully. We MUST RECEIVE each of the following items in order for us to process your application:

APPLICATION FORM: Please answer every question, in all of the sections. If a question does not apply to you, write N/A on the line.

2 CHARACTER REFERENCES: Please provide name and contact information for two references that are not family members.

If you have any questions about completing your application, please send an email to info@familycarecentre.org
What are you applying for?
You are applying for:*

Long-term - Volunteer Staff (Longer than 18 months, completed DTS required)Short-term - Volunteer Staff (Between 2 - 18 months, completed DTS required)Short-term volunteer - Mission Builder (Less than 4 months, DTS is not required)
Length of service anticipated *
If you are applying as a mission builder but would like to volunteer for longer than 4 months, you may enter a longer length of service than 4 months and we will review this possibility with you during the application process.
Estimated start date*

DayMonthYear
Marine Reach Vanuatu is a Christian missions organization. As such our mission, values, and culture reflect our Christian beliefs. While you are not required to be a Christian to apply to volunteer with Marine Reach Vanuatu, you will be expected to uphold our values and principles while volunteering with us.

Please email info@familycarecentre.org if you have questions about this.
Are you a Christian?*

YesNo
Our Vision and Values
Marine Reach Vanuatu (MRV) is a not-for-profit, interdenominational, international Christian organisation part of the Youth With A Mission movement. The vision of Marine Reach Vanuatu is is to disciple the nation of Vanuatu to know God and walk in his ways.

The Family Care Centre (FCC) is MRV's missions centre located in Teouma Valley on the Island of Efate. The FCC's mission is to serve the people of Vanuatu by demonstrating God’s love and values through providing medical and dental care, community and personal development, and skills-based programmes.

Our Core Values:
1. We seek to love, honour, and value God, other people, and ourselves in every situation
2. We seek to keep God at the centre of everything we do
3. We seek to cultivate a visionary and pioneering attitude
4. We value family and community creating a place where people feel a sense of safety and belonging within the family of God
5. We seek to develop a culture of transformational discipleship
6. We work to maintain a high standard of quality in all that we do
Applicants signature (Typing your name confirms you agree to abide by the values and vision of Marine Reach Vanuatu)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

Church & YWAM Experience
Church Information
Home Church*
Denomination
Phone*
Church Website
Length of time attended*
Your involvement in the church*
Pastor's name*
Does your pastor know about your decision to volunteer with Marine Reach Vanuatu?*

YesNo
Is your pastor supportive of your decision to volunteer with Marine Reach Vanuatu?*

YesNo
Previous YWAM Experience

Completing a DTS prior to serving with Marine Reach Vanuatu is only required for applicants interested in serving as a volunteer staff member. It is not required for mission builders.
Have you completed a Discipleship Training School?

YesCurrently participating in a DTSNo, but I have previously volunteered with YWAMNo
List YWAM schools (DTS and secondary schools), including location and date. *
List YWAM outreaches, including location and date.*
Previous YWAM volunteer staff roles - list positions, bases and dates.*
Write "none" if you have not staffed with YWAM before
Previous YWAM volunteer experience - area of responsbility, bases and dates.*

Character Questions

Please take some time to answer the following questions. Application is NOT COMPLETE until all questions have been answered.
Please go back to the intro section and answer all the questions on that page in order to see the questions in this section
1. Describe how you became a Christian and your present relationship with the Lord.*
1. Describe your inspiration for wanting to volunteer your time and services to help others. *
2. What areas of your character are you presently seeking God to further develop / improve?*
2. What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?*
3. What are your expectations for joining Marine Reach Vanuatu as a volunteer? (i.e. you want to be challenged, grow closer to God, grow in leadership) Please explain.*
4. Do you consider yourself to be 'teachable' - open to correction, guidance, and discipleship?*
5. How do you respond to changes in situations and new environments?*
6. How would you describe yourself? Your personality, nature, habits etc.*
7. What other church involvement or Christian work have you had? (If different from section in Church Information) *
7. What other volunteer experience do you have?*
8. Do you feel you have a particular ministry? (worship leading, teaching, medical, administration etc.)*
8. Do you feel you are particularly gifted in one area? (music, teaching, medical, administration etc.)*
9. How would you describe your relationships with your immediate family? *
10. Is there a domestic situation that could make it necessary for you to return home? *
11. How does your family feel about your decision to volunteer with Marine Reach Vanuatu? *
12. Are there any adverse issues that have affected you? (physical/sexual abuse, divorce, trauma/accidents etc)*
13. Are you presently struggling, or have you struggled in the past with any strong addictions such as alcohol, sexual relationships, pornography, drug abuse (pot, cocaine, heroin etc), eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) or self harming?*

YesNo
If yes, which issues? Please explain how you have dealt with or are dealing with these issues.*
14. Have you ever suffered from depression, anxiety attacks, mental disorders (bipolar, schizophrenia, manic depression)? If yes, please explain.*
15. Are you currently taking any doctor prescribed medications for depression, mental illness or other health issues? If yes, please give details of your condition. *
16. Have you ever been involved in a crime? Do you have a police record?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain*
17. Are you involved in any current or pending lawsuits/legal proceedings?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain*
18. Have allegations of misconduct, including but not limited to harassment, exploitation, pysical abuse, child abuse, or financial misconduct been brought against you?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain
19. What has been the most noticeable change in your character since the completion of your DTS?*
Write N/A if you have not completed a DTS
20. What are your long-term ministry goals and life's calling? How do you see your time volunteering at the Family Care Centre equipping you for that call?*
20. What are your long-term goals and life's calling? How do you see your time volunteering at the Family Care Centre equipping you for that call / achieving your goals?*
21. Why do you want to volunteer at the Family Care Centre? What is God speaking to you regarding your desire to volunteer at the Family Care Centre?*
21. Why do you want to volunteer at the Family Care Centre? *

References

Please provide the names and contact information for two references. If one of the individuals you list as a reference does not receive the automated email shortly after you submit your application, please have them send an email to info@familycarecentre.org to request the link.
Please go back to the intro section and answer all the questions on that page in order to see the questions in this section
YWAM Leader Name / Pastor / Spiritual Mentor*

First NameLast Name
YWAM Leader / Pastor / Spiritual Mentor's Email*
Mature Christian Friend*

First NameLast Name
Mature Christian Friend Email*
example@example.com
Mentor / Manager / Teacher*

First NameLast Name
Mentor / Manager / Teacher's Email*
example@example.com
Close Friend / Colleague*

First NameLast Name
Close Friend / Colleague*
example@example.com

Acknowledgements and Consents
Health Insurance Requirement
Marine Reach Vanuatu requires all staff and volunteers to have medical insurance that covers medical expenses and medical evacuation for the duration of their time volunteering with Marine Reach Vanuatu.

We recommend Talent Trust Consultants - www.talent-trust.com as a trusted medical insurance provider. TTC also offers group discounts so be sure to mention that you are with Marine Reach (YWAM). We require a copy of your Insurance Policy Certificate be emailed to us prior to your arrival in Vanuatu.

By signing below, I acknolwedge that I must have medical insurance that covers medical expenses and medical evacuation for the duration of my time volunteering with Marine Reach Vanuatu.
Applicants signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Consent for Medical Treatment
In case of an emergency, I, hereby agree to the performance of such treatment, anesthetics, and operations as is deemed necessary by the attending physician.
Applicants signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Liability Release Form
I / we hereby release Marine Reach Vanuatu, its agents, employees, and volunteers from any liability whatsoever arising out of an injury, damage, or loss which may be sustained by said person during the course of involvement with Marine Reach Vanuatu.
Applicant's Signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Consent for Burial
Marine Reach Vanuatu does everything possible to protect volunteer staff and students on the field. Although death is extremely rare, it nevertheless needs to be considered. Marine Reach Vanuatu strongly encourages you to select a insurance plan that covers transport and burial costs. We do recommend burial on the field, as decay can start very quickly and as transport of the body from the overseas location can be very costly.

In order to be shipped, some laws require a special coffin and the coffin must be accompanied by someone on the return journey. In case of death, Marine Reach Vanuatu cannot commit to cover the costs of shipping the body to another country for purposes of burial or to ultimately cover the burial costs in the country of death.

If I decease while volunteering with Marine Reach Vanuatu, Marine Reach Vanuatu will make every effort to contact my family to discus burial options. If my family desires to see the body transported back home, my family must incur the cost.

I agree that in the case of my death while volunteering with Marine Reach Vanuatu, if my family desires to have my body shipped home, my family is prepared to pay all costs. If my family does not consent to incur the cost of transport and burial at home or Marine Reach Vanuatu is unable to make contact with my family after making every attempt, I agree for Marine Reach Vanuatu to carry out the burial in the location of the deceased. I hereby absolve Marine Reach Vanuatu and all its volunteer staff and associates of the burial and transport costs.
Applicant Signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Financial Support
Are you in debt?*

YesNo
If yes, would your debt interfere with your commitment?*

YesNoN/A
Please explain your answer
Do you have monthly pledged financial support?*

YesNo
Total monthly support in VT *
If you do not have enough monthly financial support how do you plan to support yourself?*
Note - Volunteer staff boarding cost is 10,000 VT /week. Mission builders boarding cost is 2,500 VT /day
Acknowledgement of Financial Understanding
To help reduce the cost of living while in Vanuatu, the Family Care Centre offers accommodation on site for our volunteers and staff. The boarding costs of volunteer staff at the Family Care Centre is currently 40,000 VT/month. The boarding costs for mission builders at the Family Care Centre is currently 2,500 VT /day. Boarding fees cover food, accommodation, and basic utilities. However, it does not include personal expenses, personal transport, insurance, and domestic travel. Volunteer staff members and mission builders are responsible for their own travel costs to and from Vanuatu. This includes any outreach airfares and outreach expenses if applicable. Invoices are generated monthly and expected to be paid in full by the end of the month.
I confirm I understand my financial obligations to the Family Care Centre, and that payments must be made monthly and I agree to do so. I, therefore, commit myself to pay all personal expenses incurred during my time with Marine Reach Vanuatu.
Applicants signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

Volunteer Understanding & Code of Conduct
By signing below I understand that:
- Voluntary work is unpaid and without reward
- I am not an employee of Marine Reach Vanuatu
- Marine Reach Vanuatu is under no obligation to provide ongoing voluntary or paid work. This arrangement can be ended by either myself or Marine Reach Vanuatu without any formal notice.
By signing below I agree to follow Marine Reach Vanuatu's Code of Conduct:

As a volunteer with Marine Reach Vanuatu (MRV), I am committed to furthering the vision of MRV to disciple the nation of Vanuatu to know God and to walk in His ways. I recognise that the work of discipleship goes beyond the classroom and into every aspect of life. True discipleship is rooted in faith in Jesus which results in a lifestyle of living according to God’s principles. While discipleship is not based on rules, I understand that MRV has certain boundaries in place to help guard the spiritual integrity of the ministry and those being discipled. Therefore, I agree to maintain the following expectations set by MRV both on and off the premises of MRV property:

1. I will respect, value and love God, others and myself
- I affirm that men and women are equal, both in responsibilities and leadership
- I will respect and submit to my leadership regardless of their age or their gender
- I commit to using my words to build others up, not tear them down. Therefore, I will not use my words to spread gossip or to bully others.
- I will believe the highest and the best in others instead of being quick to judge and make assumptions
- If I have a conflict with someone else, I will work to resolve it
2. I will live a lifestyle of transparency, integrity and honesty
- I will walk in openness and transparency, with humility and repentance
- I commit to telling the truth and not telling a lie, which includes only telling a partial truth
- I will not steal or borrow from others without asking permission first
- If I am aware of a situation or an incident in which a staff, student, or volunteer of MRV did not follow the code of conduct, I will not keep it hidden from the Core Leadership Team. I will challenge the individual(s) involved to go to leadership first, but if they do not, I will bring it to leadership myself.
3. I will walk in sexual purity
- I recognise that sexual relationships are reserved only for a man and a woman who are legally married
- I recognise that all sexual activity, including but not limited to pornography, masturbation, phone sex, oral sex, and sexual intercourse outside of marriage is not permitted
- I acknowledge that all romantic relationships must be disclosed to leadership for accountability
- I acknowledge that we live in a cultural setting that makes assumptions based on appearances. In order to be above suspicion in my relations with someone of the opposite gender, I will not be one on one with someone of the opposite gender in a dark or isolated area where others are not around. If I am one on one with someone of the opposite gender, I will be in a well lit area where others are around.
4. I will abstain from smoking cigarettes and marijuana, drinking kava, taking non-prescription drugs, and consuming alcohol to the point of being even mildly drunk both on and off the premises of Marine Reach Vanuatu property.

5. I acknowledge that Marine Reach Vanuatu has a zero tolerance policy for sexual assault (sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the victim) that will result in immediate release from the ministry and the incident will be reported to the police.

I have read the above statements and agree to abide by them during my time with Marine Reach Vanuatu. I recognise that should I fail to keep any of the above expectations it will be addressed by the Core Leadership Team.
Applicants signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Signature of Agreement
I consent to submitting my personal information to Marine Reach Vanuatu for the purposes of processing this application and the facilitation of my volunteer service should I be accepted.
I certify that all information in the application is complete and accurate. If accepted by Marine Reach Vanuatu I will abide by the spirit, rules, code of conduct and schedule of the ministry. In accordance with biblical principles, I agree to seek to first resolve any and all disputes with Marine Reach Vanuatu, its leadership, and/or volunteer staff members by means of reconciliation or mediation.
Applicants signature (Typing your name confirms you agree)*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Submit Application

You made it!
It's now time to submit your final and completed application. Simply click on the "submit application" button below and your application will be sent directly to Marine Reach Vanuatu for processing. We look forward to communicating with you more in the very near future. God Bless! Marine Reach Vanuatu Team info@familycarecentre.org
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