Forge Young Adults
Do you have a passion for Young Adults and a heart to serve?
At FORGE, we have a passion to see this generation of Young Adults grow and follow what God has called on their life. Whether it is in life groups or in our services, we aim to be His presence in every place. FORGE welcomes you to be a part of this with us.
Jordan Smith | Young Adults Leader
We don’t want to be just a young adult community that is present, but a young adult community WITH a presence!
What is involved?
You could assist in the following FORGE Young Adults roles/tasks:
- FORGE Young Adults leader
- FORGE worship team member
- Life group leader
Time
FORGE Young Adults leader
Monthly Sunday nights 5.00pm-9.00pm
Quarterly planning meetings
Annual Leadership Retreat
FORGE worship team
Up to monthly worship involvement
Rehearsal for rostered worship nights
Quarterly worship team meetings
Life group leaders
Fortnightly 2-hour session on the decided day
Quarterly life group host’s meetings
Training
On-going team training
Annual leadership retreat
Ongoing Support
Supported by a team and ministry leader
FORGE Young Adults socials to establish community
Anyone desiring to be involved at the Church must be known by an Elder, Ministry Leader or member of Staff for at least six (6) months and have been in regular attendance at the Church for at least six (6) months, as detailed in our Volunteer Recruitment Policy (click here).
The Church will consider involving anyone as a volunteer or leader. Individuals must, however, be able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Church, and may only be placed if their gifts and talents as volunteers or leaders match the needs of the Church. No person who has a conflict of interest with any aspect of the Church will be accepted as a volunteer or leader.
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (click here) if you are interested in being involved in Welcome Team.
A Pastor, or their delegate, will contact you to arrange an interview. It may take us up to two weeks to follow you up, in exceptional circumstances, it may take longer. If you haven’t heard back in two weeks, please contact the church office on 9702 1011.
While you are waiting for your interview, please complete the Policy requirements as listed on the ‘Policies Tab’.
If you haven’t been baptised, feel free to discuss this with the Pastor at your interview.
If you’re not a Partner yet, book into the next Exploring Partnership – click here.
Volunteers and leaders are expected to work within the policies and procedures of the Church, particularly the Code of Conduct, and adhere to its ethos. As representatives of the Church, volunteers and leaders are responsible for presenting a positive image of the Church to the outside world.
As representatives of the Church, volunteers and leaders are expected to represent our values of being loving, humble, hopeful and serving.
- Have a Working With Children Check and record the Church details – click here to apply for one / update your card
- Read & Sign the relevant Policies – click here to complete the Policy Induction Form
- Read & Sign the Code of Conduct – for 18+ click here / under 18 years – click here
- Food Handlers Certificate require by those working with food – click here to upload your certificate
(If you don’t have one you can obtain one online at (www.dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au) - Training is an important part of serving in a ministry and you will be required from time to time to either attend a group session or complete individual online training.
Once you have completed all the requirements, a decision can be made on your involvement, and a Pastor or their delegate will contact you.
