AWANA 2025-2026 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Your name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Membership Status *

An AWANA leader must be a member of Church of Southland who continuously fulfills the following expectations and criteria: (Please click all that apply.)
If you are a college student, only #1-4 apply. (Add Southland's college pastor as one of your references in this application.)

1. Attended Church of Southland for at least one year

2. Regular attendance of Sunday Worship

3. Regular attendance of cell group

4. Regular tithing

5. Attended Encounter Retreat

6. Completion of Experiencing God Discipleship

An FBI and DOJ background check is conducted on all applicants. Do you have any objections? *

Do you have any medical training or are you CPR certified? *

How long have you been attending Southland? *

Are you in a cell group? *

Yes

What is your cell leader's name? *

Do you plan to take EG (Experiencing God Discipleship) this coming year? *

EG will take place from February through April on Fridays.

Yes

Have you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? *

List any areas of gifts, talents, training, skills, education or experience that have prepared you to work with children: *

I would like to serve as: *

select all that apply

Group leader (most needed at this time)

Classroom assistant (assist main teacher during awana program)

AWANA store manager/helper

Game Station leader/helper

Substitute Leader

I would like to serve in *

select all that apply

Puggles (2.5-3.5yr)

Cubbies (3.5yr-TK)

Sparks (K-2nd)

T&T (3rd-5th)

Your T-shirt size: *

(Please check 2 sizes that you can wear)

Small

Medium

Large

X-large

2XL

The Following are weekly AWANA Volunteer Expectations: *

Have a Heart of Service: Serve with humility, love, and a desire to help children grow in Christ.
Take Attendance & Accurately Record Memory Verse: Keep accurate records of attendance and student progress each week.
Serve as a Team: Collaborate with fellow volunteers and leaders to create a welcoming and unified environment.
Be Punctual: Arrive on time for all volunteer meetings and scheduled ministry times.
Prepare to Teach: Dedicate 1–2 hours each week to pray for your students and prepare AWANA materials before class.

I read and agree with the requirements

Do you have any physical handicaps or conditions preventing you from preforming certain types of activities? *

Yes

Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime? *

Yes

Have you ever been accused, arrested or convicted of child abuse, neglect, or a crime involving actual or attempted sexual molestation of a minor or other sexually related crime? *

Yes

Do you use illegal drugs? *

Yes

Have you ever used illegal drugs? *

Yes

Have you ever been hospitalized or treated for alcohol or substance abuse? *

Yes

Are there any circumstances involving your lifestyle or your background that would call into question your ability to work with children? *

Yes

Have you had any painful experiences in your life that have better equipped you or that may hinder you from a productive ministry with children? *

Yes

Also, if so, would you like to talk to a pastor regarding this circumstance? *

Yes

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain.

Questions or Comments?

Please share with us if you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding serving in AWANA Ministry

References

Please provide the names of three individuals (not relatives) who have known you for five years or more and who can provide a reference for you. If you are under the age of 18, you may use the name of a parent and/or teacher. If possible, please include at least one reference from someone in this church. All people listed as references should be informed that you have listed them.

Volunteer Ministry Covenant

Please read and confirm your agreement: *

Rejoicing in my baptism and celebrating God’s grace and gifts in my life, I resolve to minister within the community of this church as a servant of Jesus Christ as follows:
I. I will support the witness of this church:
Ø by regular attendance of worship
Ø by living a godly life
Ø by giving regularly

II. I will serve the ministry of this church:
Ø by seeking to discover and nurturing my gifts and talents
Ø by fulfilling the duties of my ministry to the best of my ability
Ø by participating in training as I am given opportunity
Ø by serving in partnership with others
Ø by supporting and affirming the gifts and ministries of others.

III. I will share in the growth of this church:
Ø by praying for our congregation/ministry/office and for our community
Ø by inviting those without a church home into our ministry
Ø by warmly welcoming those who visit.

IV. I will build-up the community of this church:
Ø by acting in love toward others
Ø by holding others in high regard
Ø by working cooperatively with others
I have read and become familiar with the Policy to Protect Children, Youth and Other Vulnerable People in the church.
I understand that this local church is responsible for the well being of all children, youth, and other vulnerable people entrusted to our care.
I will endeavor to minister to the best of my ability and to cooperate fully with this local church and its leaders in the exercise of my ministry.

I Agree

Availability

References

Volunteer Ministry Covenant