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.