2023 BVS & FaithX Assistant Application

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One position with two awesome opportunities! Serve as a BVS volunteer to assist with BVS Orientation and FaithX trips!

As BVS Orientation Assistant, you will assist with preparation for orientation, provide leadership during orientation, and conduct follow-up after orientation. Additionally, you will join the BVS team to maintain a support system for current volunteers, publish newsletters, write press releases, assist with retreats, and complete other administrative duties as needed. Requirements include the ability to work with a diverse group of people; skills in organizing, writing, and finance; the ability to maintain confidentiality; flexibility; and computer knowledge. To learn more about BVS, visit www.brethren.org/bvs.

As FaithX Assistant, you will help to plan, coordinate, and lead FaithX trip experiences in the United States. Requirements include organizational skills; commitment to Christian values and beliefs; initiative; communication and writing skills; and dedication to empowering youth through service and leadership. To learn more about FaithX, visit www.brethren.org/faithx.

A Brethren background is helpful to this position.

This position can start as early as January 2023. As a BVS volunteer, you will be provided housing, transportation, food money, insurance, and a $3,000 stipend for a year. For questions, contact Chelsea Goss Skillen at cskillen@brethren.org.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Due to the nature of Google Forms, it is suggested to write out your answers to the below essay questions in a separate document so they can be copied and pasted into this form. Then, fill out the remainder of the application. Please click "Submit" when completed.

Email *

Name *

First and Last

School Address - Line 1 *

School Address - Line 2

School Address - City, State *

School Address - Zip Code *

Permanent Address - Line 1 *

Permanent Address - Line 2

Permanent Address - City, State *

Permanent Address - Zip Code *

Cell Phone # *

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Other Phone #

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Personal Email Address *

Please list an email address that you check often and have access to when you are NOT at school.

Date of Birth *

YYYY

Home Congregation & District *

Name of Pastor *

Pastor's Phone Number *

xxx-xxx-xxxx

References

In addition to the name of your pastor, please provide contact information for two references, such as a mentor or teacher (not relatives), who have knowledge of your character, abilities, and life experiences.

Reference #1 - Name *

First & Last

Reference #1 - How do you know this person? *

Reference #1 - Address *

Street, City, State Zip Code

Reference #1 - Phone Number *

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Reference #1 - Is the number above a cell phone? *

Yes

Reference #1 - Email Address *

Reference #2 - Name *

First & Last

Reference #2 - How do you know this person? *

Reference #2 - Address *

Street, City, State Zip Code

Reference #2 - Phone Number *

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Reference #2 - Is the number above a cell phone? *

Yes

Reference #2 - Email Address *

Essays

Describe your previous volunteering experience. If you have participated in BVS or FaithX, please share about your experience(s). *

Describe your involvement in your local church. *

Describe your involvement in your district's activities. *

Describe your involvement in national youth events. *

Major area(s) of study: *

Interests and activities at college: *

What skills/talents will help you succeed as a BVS Orientation & FaithX volunteer? *

Why are you interested in the BVS Orientation & FaithX volunteer position? *

Tell us about your faith, and include ways in which you express your faith in daily life. *

How do you define service? What is motivating you to serve at this time in your life? *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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