Helping Hands Ministries

Please read before you apply online:

The following application form is a detailed and comprehensive check into your suitability for involvement in Helping Hands Healing Hearts Ministries Philippines. The application that you submit is held in the strictest of confidence, accessed only by Claire Henderson, Director of HHM, and if required, Pastor David Goudy, Trustee of HHM. Since some questions require detailed answers, we ask that you read over the complete application before proceeding. You can download the application at the top of this page section, labelled Application Questions. We recommend that you type up the answers to the detailed questions before starting the online application. This will enable you to copy and paste the detailed answers directly into the online application answer boxes.

Date Of Application

Name

Home Telephone

Mobile Telephone

Email Address

Confirm Email

Current Address

Permanent Address

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Address

Emergency Contact Phone

Relationship to you

Personal Information

I am applying for:

Missions Exposure (2-3 weeks)

Short Term Missions Trip (1-3 months)

Medium to Long Term Missions Trip (3 months - 1 year)

How Did You Hear About Helping Hands Healing Hearts Ministries

Friend

Church

Webpage

Other

Other, please specify

Family Details

Your Date Of Birth

Sex

Male

Female

Further Information

Spouse's Information

Spouse's Name

Date Of Birth

Nationality

Birth Place

Date Of Marriage

Names & Ages of your children

Your Passport Information

Name On Passport

Citizenship

City/Country where Passport was issued

Passport Number

Date Of Issue

Expiry Date

Nationality

Birth Place

Do You Have A Criminal Record

Yes

Health Information

Personal History - Have you ever had or currently have any of the below (If ticked please provide details below)

Skin condition

Heart trouble

Jaundice

Eye trouble

Hepatitis

HIV

High blood pressure

Head injury

Low blood pressure

Intestinal problems

Arthritis

Recurrent diarrhea

Recurrent headache

Back problems

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Kidney disease

Fainting spells

Dislocation of joints

Broken joints

Mental / Nervous disorder

Anemia

Venereal disease

Stomach / duodenal ulcer

Weakness

Tumor / Cancer

Gall bladder problems

Paralysis

Surgery

Insomnia

Appendectomy

Tonsillectomy

Shortness of breath

Hay fever

Asthma

Hernia repair

Ear trouble

Allergies, including food allergies

Details of any condition ticked above

Health Information - Section Two

Are you at present under the care of a Doctor for any condition

Yes (specify below)

Are you taking any medication at this time

Yes (specify below)

Are you allergic to any medications

Yes (specify below)

Do you have a history of emotional instability, or psychiatric treatment

Yes (specify below)

Do you now, or have you ever received compensation for disability from any source

Yes (specify below)

Do you have any physical impairments, handicaps or health conditions which require special attention

Yes (specify below)

What is your blood type

Are you under or over weight (if so, by how much)

How would you rate your health

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Communicable Diseases / Family History - Have you ever had any of the following

Measles (Rubella)

Measles (German)

Chicken Pox

Mumps

Pertussis (whooping cough)

Scarlet fever

Tuberculosis

Hypertension

Epilepsy

Convulsions

Releases, Acknowledgments & Commitments

If applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign all portions of this form (A digitally typed name in the box is treated as an authoritative signature for all intents and purposes) Select appropriate option below

Applicant's signature (18 or over)

Parent's signature

Gurdian's signature

Parent / Guardians Name

Relationship to applicant

Release Of Liability

I / We do hereby release Helping Hands Healing Hearts Ministries Philippines Inc, its staff agents and volunteer assistants from any liability whatsoever arising out of any injury, damage or loss sustained by said persons during the course of involvement with the Ministry.

Signature

Consent For Treatment

In case of emergency, I / We hereby agree to the performance of such treatment, including anesthesia and surgery, or any other treatment that an attending doctor or physician may deem necessary. I/We agree to meet any and all medical expenses that are incurred during the course of involvement with Helping Hands Healing Hearts Ministries Philippines Inc.

Signature

Financial Responsibility

I / We understand that all volunteers must be financially capable of providing for themselves for the whole duration of the trip.

Signature

Agreement to abide by Ministry Guidelines & Structure

If I / the applicant is accepted, I / the applicant will abide by the rules, commitments and schedules of the ministry including: 1. Being an ambassador for Christ whether on duty or off. 2. Arriving at all Ministry opportunities and commitments on time. 3. Practical help around the ministry and local church. 4. Being respected and active member of the team and putting others needs ahead of my own. 6. Being active in all ministry & outreach opportunities I am required to participate in.

Signature

Certification

I certify that all the information in this application is complete and accurate.

Signature

Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Life History

Spiritual Growth

Please answer the following questions as completely as possible.

Outline your conversion and the events and steps leading up to that time.

Describe your spiritual growth since that time. Comment on events or spiritual experiences in your life, which led to new levels of understanding and commitment. Include the character issues that God has dealt with in your life and what lessons they taught you.

Comment on your devotional life. Include such issues as prayer, Bible reading, Bible study, worship, devotions with spouse and family. Are you meeting your expectations for personal spiritual growth?

Relationships & Experience

Please describe your relationship with your local church. Comment on areas of ministry, service, leadership experience, gifts and abilities.

Please take one half to full page each to describe your relationship with your mother and your father.

Briefly describe your relationship with the rest of your family.

How does your family feel about your intentions to come to the Philippines and serve under Helping Hands Healing Hearts Ministries Philippines?

What languages do you speak and how proficiently?

Goals & Expectations

Comment briefly on the circumstances that led up to your decision to apply for this ministry.

What are your reasons for wanting to be involved in this ministry? Please include spiritual and ministry goals, missionary and church service goals, which you hope HHM will help you fulfill.

Briefly, what are your plans following this mission trip?

God's Work

How do you know that the Holy Spirit is working in your life?

Have you ever experienced a miracle in your life? Please describe it.

What do you think your spiritual gifts are? Do you have the opportunity to exercise these gifts in your local church body?

Life History continued

We realize that the following questions are very personal. Please be assured that all answers are held in strict confidentiality and are not the basis of your acceptance to the Ministry. If you have difficulty communicating your answer in writing, Claire or Pastor David Goudy (HHM Director and Trustee) can talk with you personally. Please answer in detail. One sentence is not sufficient.

Have you used any of the following substances? If so, please explain how recently, in what quantities and what ministry you have had to overcome any addictions:

Alcoholic beverages

Tobacco

'Soft Drugs' (e.g. Marijuana)

'Hard Drugs' (e.g. Cocaine, Heroin, Chemicals)

Have you ever had psychiatric treatment? If so, please describe the treatment received, dates, any lingering difficulties.

Have you ever been involved in any of the following areas? If so, please explain the circumstances briefly, the time and length of involvement and what ministry you have had to overcome them:

The Occult

A cult or sect, (new age, eastern mysticism, naturalistic philosophies Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, etc.)

Heterosexual sin, including pornography and promiscuity

Homosexual Activity

Compulsive behaviours, (shopping, eating, washing, scratching, etc.)

Do you have a history of abuse? Either verbal, physical, emotional or sexual.

Work History & Experience

Please email your documents to contact@helpinghandsministries.com, either as a PDF document, Word document (Windows users), or Pages document (Mac users).

Please send us a resume or history of your work experience.

Please include your involvement in special interest courses, musical abilities, artistic talents and hobbies.

Please include an official Police Check (normally available at a nominal fee from your local police station). NB. A police record will NOT automatically disqualify you from volunteering for HHM. The ministries visited during outreach sometimes require police checks.

Educational History

High School Name & Location

Year Of Graduation

List all other educational institutions attended beyond High School, if applicable. (e.g. college, university, nursing, business schools)

Areas Of Interest

Please indicate areas of specific interest to you by ticking the boxes below

Hospital Ministry

Evangelism

Practical helps e.g. Running for medications or minding sick patients.

Arts & Crafts

Speaking at Doctors Bible Study group

Emergency night-time call out team

Children's Recovery Unit Ministry (CRU) Located: Olongapo/Baguio

Working with children in a houseparent/caregiving role

Cooking

Cleaning

I.T

Maintenance

Working with the children in a medical role (qualification required)

Helping with Play Therapy

Speaking at Staff devotion groups

Creative Arts

Community Projects

Being involved in children's Bible Studies

Being involved in evangelistic crusades

Being involved in medical missions

Being involved in home visitations

Reference Forms

You are now required to provide a number of reference forms, one from a friend or co-worker, one from your Pastor/Minister, and one from a current or past employer. Your application will NOT be processed until we receive all your reference forms. Please ensure that all your referees complete and send them to us as soon as possible. If your parents are your pastors we ask that you have a youth pastor or cell group leader complete your pastoral reference. Please contact us if you need clarification.

Please list the friend / co-worker and employer to whom you will give the reference forms

Please list some details of the Pastor / Minister to whom you will give the Pastors letter and reference form.

Is your Pastor / Minister in agreement with your plans to be involved with HHM?

Yes

How would you describe your relationship with your Pastor / Minister?

Downloading the reference forms to send to each referee

Once you click the Send button, you will be directed to a page where you can download the reference forms.

The forms are Microsoft Word documents, you can download and email the forms to each referee. (It is then their responsibility to email the completed form to HHM)

The forms are also available in PDF format, for those that need to print out the form and hand/post it their referees. (It is then their responsibility to either scan and email the completed form, or post it in the mail)

Helping Hands Volunteer Application – Three Step Process:

1. Read: Volunteer Information
2. Read: Application Questions
3. Complete: Online application form below

Helping Hands Volunteer Application – Three Step Process:

1. Read: Volunteer Information 2. Read: Application Questions 3. Complete: Online application form below

1. Read: Volunteer Information
2. Read: Application Questions
3. Complete: Online application form below