I hereby give Cedar Grove Baptist Church permission to contact the persons named as references to ascertain my suitability for volunteer ministry. I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to you.

I give Cedar Grove Baptist Church consent to verify the information provided herein and to contact the references listed. I waive any right to confidentiality and of any right to pursue damages against Cedar Grove Baptist Church for losses caused by the reference’s response.

I also grant my permission for Cedar Grove Baptist Church to perform a police records check, for purposes of my protection against any false allegations and for the protection of those I serve. I consent to such an investigation with the understanding that the results will be kept in strict confidence. I agree to adhere to the protection policies as adopted by this Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

I understand that if my character or morals are deemed by Cedar Grove Baptist Church leadership to be inappropriate and/or criminal at any time during my volunteer service, Cedar Grove Baptist Church will be entitled to terminate my assistance without express cause or prior notice regardless of any other oral or written statement by Cedar Grove Baptist Church prior to, at, or following the date of volunteer service.

I understand that Cedar Grove Baptist Church is responsible for the welfare of any person or persons entrusted to my care. I will cooperate fully with the staff in the fulfillment of my duties and will keep all information I encounter, in my role as a volunteer, confidential. If at any time I find that for any reason I am unable to support the policies, procedures or doctrine of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, I will gracefully and quietly resign my volunteer position. If my supervisors find that I am in conflict with any of the policies, procedures or doctrines and we are not able to resolve the issue, I will gracefully and quietly agree to resign my volunteer position.

I hereby acknowledge that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application for volunteer ministry is true and correct. I accept and agree to adhere to the Statement of Faith of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.