Before you begin, please note that we take Child Safety very seriously. In order to participate in this program, the applicant must not have intentionally viewed pornography for a minimum of 12 months and must pass a Criminal Background Check to qualify. If you have been convicted of child abuse, you will be disqualified from volunteering with JAARS and the Refuge 139 program. If you would like clarification about this before proceeding, please email: keith_franklin@jaars.org.

PLEASE NOTE: In this application you will be asked for passport information, a professional reference, a church reference, emergency contact information, and medical history to include any prescription drugs you currently take. We recommend you gather this information before you start. Once you begin filling out this application, your progress will not be saved unless you are logged in to a Google account. It must be completed and submitted in its entirety once you begin or your information will be lost. You should allow 20 - 30 minutes to complete this application. Thank you.
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