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Short-Term Volunteer Application & Liability Waiver

Purpose

A combined template to screen incoming short-term volunteers and document liability acknowledgement.

Volunteer application

Name: _________

Contact: _________

Home church or sending body: _________

Dates available: _________

Skills and experience: _________

References (name and contact): - _____ - _______

Liability waiver

I understand that serving as a short-term volunteer may involve risks, including travel, health, and cultural challenges.

I agree to follow the organization’s policies, training, and supervision.

I release the organization from liability for ordinary risks associated with ministry travel and service, to the extent permitted by law.

Volunteer signature: _________

Date: _________

Supervisor signature: _________

Date: _________

Notes

  • Review this form with legal counsel before use.
  • Require pastoral references for all volunteers.
  • Keep signed forms on file and review them before deployment.