Adventist Volunteer Service - Long-Term

The following call is an intra-division call and is ONLY for volunteers from the North American Division (which includes the following countries: Bermuda, Canada, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, FS of, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, St. Pierre and Miquelon, United States).

Please do not apply unless you qualify as a North American Division "intra-division" volunteer.

Position Title: Children's Ministry Volunteer	Call ID: NAD-IN.CAZ.2021.01
Request Num: SR21755	Date Call was Listed: Jan 13, 2021
Status: Active	Last Updated: Jan 25, 2021

Number of Positions:	Requested	Pending	Filled	Available
	2	0	0	2

Position Description

Country:	United States
Calling Organization:	Chinle Seventh-day Adventist Church
Position Type(s):	Youth Ministry
Length of Service:	6-12 months
Who makes Final Decision:

Beginning Date:	Aug 1, 2021
Ending Date:	Jul 30, 2022
Urgent?	Yes
Application Deadline:	Jul 1, 2021
Cancel call if not filled by:	Jul 30, 2022

Duties:

1) Provide well-prepared spiritual/educational/recreational learning activities for a variable-sized (usually 12-20) group of children ages 4-12, one hour per day, up to five evenings a week, while their parents/caregivers are attending a Twelve-Step addiction recovery meeting.
2) Invite/motivate children and their families to participate in church-related activities such as home Bible studies, Sabbath services, Pathfinder Club.
3) Follow up with children/families by mail, texting, phone calls, home visits, personal relationships and home Bible studies where appropriate.
4) Involvement with children’s ministry on Sabbaths as needed, including children's Sabbath school leadership.
5) Keep the children's ministry meeting room clean and attractive, including adjacent rest room.
6) Involvement with Pathfinder Club as schedule permits.
7) If possible, initiate a Bible-based teen addiction-prevention meeting to be held concurrently with the meetings described in 1) above.
8) If possible, prepare short kids-oriented radio programs for weekly broadcast on a local station.
NOTE: Pandemic or post-pandemic adjustments are likely to be necessary. Also, Chinle Adventist Elementary School may need assistance from time to time or even routinely, depending on unpredictable circumstances.

On-site Orientation Provided?	Yes
Stipend during Orientation?	Yes

Orientation Date:

Aug 1, 2021

Voice tape/phone interview required?	Yes
Institution requires signed agreement?	Yes

Acceptable Dress:	Attire: Modesty and simplicity are essential; no jewelry (other than a basic, simple wedding band if needed). Appearance should be natural without visible makeup or nail polish; no tight fitting or revealing garments; no short shorts; longer shorts only in casual settings. If serving at the school, careful compliance with the school’s dress code is expected.
Unacceptable Dress:	see above

Lodging (Requests for a specific gender or age must be related to accommodation issues, maturity, safety or culture.)

Lodging:

Single wide two-bedroom, one-bath furnished mobile home with kitchen and living room. Space may be shared with other volunteer(s).

Gender:	Either
Age Preference:	20+ years

Marital Status:	Either
Child Accommodation Available:	No

Housing Restrictions:

Both volunteers must be of the same gender, or be a married couple without children.

Qualifications (Legally, "experience required" must be related to specific duties of position.)

Experience Required:	Previous experience working with children, such as summer camp, VBS, Sabbath School.
Languages:	English(Fluent) Required


Minimum Education Preferred:	1 Year College/Univ

Finances

Currency:	Dollars, United States of America
Finance Type:	Regular (Shared Funding)

Expense	Responsibility	Terms/Comments
Visa	Volunteer/Sponsor
Medical / Inoculations	Volunteer/Sponsor
Travel to/from Location (Volunteer)	Volunteer/Sponsor
Travel to/from Location (Spouse)	Volunteer/Sponsor
Local Travel	Shared
Travel (Children)	N/A
Excess Baggage	Volunteer/Sponsor
Insurance	Calling Organization	For Long Term and Short Term positions: Accident, Sickness & Personal Effects & Baggage (PEB) Insurance Protection for Volunteers. For international volunteers serving in NAD: Short-Term Travel Insurance.
Accommodations	Calling Organization	Housing and utilities are provided by the local church/mission
Utilities	Calling Organization	Housing and utilities are provided by the local church/mission
Food / Meals	Calling Organization	Volunteer is responsible for most meals; housing includes a furnished kitchen.
Monthly Living Allowance	Shared	USD $500
Other	Shared

Total monthly amount volunteer/sponsor must raise:

negotiable

Project Expenses:	none specified -- open-ended as needs may arise and resources are available
Total Project Costs:	unspecified

Travel and Visa

Destination City:

Chinle

Airport:

Travel from Airport to Destination:

to be arranged if needed

Required Inoculations
Other Medical Recommendations

Visa Required?	No	Visa Type:
		Who Applies:
Work Permit Required?	No	Who Applies:

Police Clearance Required:	No
HIV Clearance Required:	No
Child Protection Clearance Required:	Yes

Send papers to:
Deadline:

Visa/Travel Details:

Requesting Organization

Organization Name:	Chinle Seventh-day Adventist Church
Calling Division:	North American Division
Calling Union:	Pacific Union Conference
Calling Conference:	Arizona Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists, The
Country:	United States
Region:

Supervisor

Supervisor:

Wolcott, Dale

Title:

Head Pastor

Additional Information

Essential Requirements: *Baptized Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing; will demonstrate commitment to Jesus by living a consistent Christian life. Will attend Sabbath services regularly. Weekend absences should be occasional and only by advance arrangement with the pastor. *Online background check and child safety training must be completed before arriving on campus. *Deep desire for personal spiritual growth, and a passion for sharing Jesus’ love with others. *High interest in people (Christians/non-Christians; children/adults) in the church and community. *Personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle; able to be physically active. *Must have personal vehicle and valid US driver’s license. Preferred: *Able to lead group singing. *Computer skills. Expectations--Social Behavior: *Respect for and interest in the Navajo way of life is essential for developing trusting relationships. This includes respect for clan relationships, for the land, for the language and for traditional cultural practices (while maintaining awareness that there are demonic elements in Navajo culture as in all cultures). Go to https://www.discovernavajo.com/things-to-know.aspx for Navajo Nation Tribal info for non-Native visitors to the Reservation. *Volunteers are expected to refrain from any local romantic relationships during the term of service.

Approved By: Dale Wolcott, Pastor for Chinle Seventh-day Adventist Church on Jan 12, 2021. Entered by: Wolcott, Dale