VOLUNTEERING

Everyone was born with unique skills and gifts to play a role in the story of God. We have some incredible teams that you can belong too. Volunteering and serving on a team is best ways to connect with people in the church.

If you interested in serving click “How Can I Serve” and fill out the form. Search below to check our volunteer requirments

  • At Encounter protecting our volunteers & vulnerable people are one of our top priorities. To fulfill our duty of care we have a few prerequisite for all of our 18+ volunteers:

    • A signed Volunteers agreements which contains a ‘Code Of Conduct’ and several legal declarations.

    • A current working with children’s check with Encounter Christian Church listed as an organisation

    • A recent police check.

    • Completing the ‘Safer Churches’ course and the refreshers as required.

    • Being added to our Elvanto database. A church management service that we use for rostering out teams.

    If you are younger than 18, then we only need a ‘Volunteers Declaration’ signed by a Parent/Guardian and being added to Elvanto

  • To complete you volunteer declaration form:

    • Click this link to access the form: VOLUNTEER DECLARATION

      1. This must be printed and completed, Alternatively, ask your team leader for a hard copy

    • Please read through the Code of Conduct found on page two

    • Complete & sign the declaration form

    • Give the physical copy to your team leader

  • To apply for a new Working with Children Check:

    Before you begin:

    You must have access to two relevant identity documents & access to a smartphone (click HERE to see relevant documents and how to apply offline if needed)

    • Follow this link: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

    • Click “Apply for a Check” and after reading the instructions click “Get Started” and follow the prompts.

      • Be sure to register as a volunteer, this means you will not be charged to perform the check.

    • Our organisations details:

      • Encounter Christian Church as a volunteer organisation

      • Address: 155 Verney Rd Shepparton, 3630

      • Phone Number: 0358211655

    • For occupational role, please select number 64 (Religious Organisations)

    To update an existing Working with Children Check:

    • Click on this link: online.justice.vic.gov.au

    • Login to your account and click “change my details”

    • Scroll down to “Organisation Details” & click on “Add organisation”

      1. Name: Encounter Christian Church

      2. Address: 155 Verney Rd Shepparton, 3630

      3. Phone Number: 0358211655

    • Scroll down to “Occupational Field” & click on “Add occupational field”

    • Click on number 64 (Religious Organisation)

  • The national police check cost’s $19, We want everybody to be able to serve, if this is a barrier for you please don’t hesitate to talk to your team leader so we can assist you.

    To apply online, you must have access to three relevant identity documents & access to a smartphone.

    • Please click on this link to: www.police.vic.gov.au/apply-national-police-check

    • Scroll down and click on “Check eligibility and apply for a National Police Check online” You only need a “National Name Check”. From there follow the websites instructions

      • Once up to CVF number, click on “YES”

        CVF number: CVF4663

      • Organisation Name: Encounter Christian Church

      • Position Title: “Church Volunteer”

    • Complete the rest of the application and payment

    • Once completed, you will receive an email with the police check. Please send a copy of your police check to: compliance@encountercc.org.au

  • The Safer Churches Course is able to be completed both online and in person. The in person course is only run periodically at our church. Please speak with your team leader for more information.

    The online safer churches course cost’s $15, We don’t want anyone to be unable to serve because of this. If this cost is an issue, please talk to your team leader so we can help you.

    To complete the ACC Safer Church Course online:

    1. Please click on this link: safercommunities.net.au

    2. Scroll down to “Courses for Volunteers” and select “Encounter Christian Church Shepparton”

    3. Find “Encounter Christian Church (Shepparton, VIC) – Safer Churches Volunteers Essentials Course 2nd Ed” and click register now.

    4. Click on “View Cart” and then proceed to payment

    5. Once paid for, you should be able to complete the online course (this will take you approximately 2 hours)

    6. Once completed, please send a copy of the certificate to compliance@encountercc.org.au

  • To set up your Elvanto account:

    • ECC’s Elvanto can be accessed at encountercc.elvanto.com.au

    • Before you log in for the first time you will be sent an email with details on how to log in and set up a password

      • Please check your spam folder if you cannot find the email

      • Contact your team leader if you have not received this email

    • Please take a moment to explore your account and check that all of your details are correct

    • In your profile setting you can change your “Scheduling Preferences”. In this menu you can set how often you wish to volunteer based on what departments you are involved in.

      • Please speak with you team leaders about these preferences before you join or as your needs change.

    • Click “Roster” to see your upcoming Roster. This will probably still be empty at this time.

    • To put in unavailabilities, click on the top left hand corner & scroll to “unavailability”, Submit the dates in which you can’t serve

      • Please do this as early as possible so our team leaders can roster accordingly