Volunteer Application Form

OAC has an amazing team of volunteers who serve in various capacities around Australia, taking the gospel out to those who haven't heard. When you join OAC, you step into the legacy of faithful gospel proclamation that's been happening through this ministry since 1892!

Please take the time to answer all these questions carefully. This is a part of how we make sure that we appoint suitable volunteers to the work. While that might seem a bit fastidious, it's a part of our Christian witness that we meet the legal and ethical requirements for serving as a volunteer but also how we ensure that the volunteers we appoint will reprent Christ, his church, and OAC appropriately.

As a volunteer, you will be required to undertake some level of screening and training for working with children and vulnerable people. You will also need to hold the relevant working with children check for your state of residence. You will also need to provide the names of two referees who can speak to knowing you and your Christian walk.
By applying to serve with OAC, you also agree to our Statement of Faith and will be asked to affirm our Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Persons under 16yo cannot serve as an OAC volunteer, but can apply in anticipation of turning 16. All persons under 18yo will require signed parental permission to serve.
Persons who are 12-18yo can alternatively serve as a program participant instead of the form below.
To do this, register here: Application to serve as a program participant

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Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Date of Birth *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

Address

Home Address *

Home State *

Home Postcode *

Home Country *

Application is only open to those residing in Australia. Please do not apply if you reside overseas! For branches in other countries, please visit https://openaircampaigners.org/.

Church Attendance/Membership

Church Currently Attended *

What is your relationship to the local church? *

Church Contact Number *

Tip: If we need to contact your pastor in an emergency

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact - Relationship to Volunteer *

Emergency Contact Number *

Medical/Dietary

In case you require emergency care while attending one of our programs.

Current Medical Conditions (if none, mark N/A) *

Medications (if none, mark N/A) *

Current Dietary Needs (if none, mark N/A) *

Allergies (if none, mark N/A) *

Asthma (if none, mark N/A) *

Ambulance Cover *

Yes, an ambulance membership

Yes, provided by the state (e.g. Queensland Resident)

Yes, provided by health insurance

No, I am not covered (see liability note in help text)

Up to date Tetanus injection *

Yes

Unsure

Further Information

Please take the time to answer these questions carefully as these will be used as a part of determining your suitability for the ministry role.

What is the Gospel? *

How and when did you become a Christian? *

How did you hear about OAC Ministries? *

Are you interested in serving in a particular area of OAC Ministries? *

Safety & Screening

Child Safe Screening

A current "Working With Children Check" (WWCC) is mandatory for all volunteer applicants over 18 years old. You will be unable to serve as a volunteer until the appropriate check for your state is approved.

For those under 18, it is recommended if your state issues WWCC for under 18s.

Working with Children Check number

Tip: This is compulsory for those over 18 years old. Some states may not issue WWCC for those under 18.

Working with Children Expiry

Tip: This is compulsory for those over 18 years old. Some states may not issue WWCC for those under 18.

Pastor/Elder/Church Leader Reference

This must be someone in a recognised leadership role at your church who can speak to your standing in the church. Cannot be a family member.

Pastoral Referee Name *

Pastoral Referee Contact Number *

Pastoral Referee Email Address *

Pastoral Reference - Relationship to applicant *

Other Reference

This needs to be a Christian who can speak to issues of character and suitability for this ministry work. Cannot be a family member.

Other Referee Name *

Other Referee Contact Number *

Other Referee Email Address *

Other Referee - Relationship to Applicant *

Any other relevant information that might help us as we consider your application?