Volunteer Application and Screening Instructions for CEF Volunteers

Thank you for your decision to volunteer with Child Evangelism Fellowship®. We are excited about all that God is going to do as churches all across the nation share the Gospel with children in their communities.

CEF takes our responsibility to protect the children we serve, the volunteers, our partner churches, and the good name of Jesus Christ very seriously. Your role as a volunteer is integral to this mission, and we value your commitment.

Following are some important considerations for all who will volunteer and have direct contact with the children through CEF ministries:

  • CEF does online background checks and volunteer applications utilizing a secure server to keep your information safe.

  • All volunteers (age 18 and older) and CEF missionaries must undergo a national criminal background check.

  • You will need to go online to complete the screening process. CEF will pay your screening fee.

There are three easy steps required for volunteer participation:

STEP 1:  PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION

Complete the following:

A.  Read the Statement of Faith

B.   Read the Worker's Compliance Agreement  

C.  Read the Child Protection Policy

D.  Watch the 9-minute "Protecting Today’s Child" presentation  or listen at 1-866-878-4182

E.   Gather the following information to enter online:

  • Your salvation testimony.

  • Reference contact information (name, phone, email). This should include: pastor or church leader, previous employer, and two personal references. No relatives please.

  • Previous addresses (last 5 years)

  • Driver’s License (if applicable) and Social Security Number

If you have prepared the information requested in Step 1, it will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete the online application. Note:  The system will time out after approximately 10 minutes of no activity, and you must complete the form within 40 minutes.

**Online parental consent for reference checks is required for applicants under the age of 18** 

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK APPLICATION

IF YOU ARE A MINOR:

  • After you enter your birthdate a pop-up notification will appear. Your parent/guardian must click OK and you can continue with the form.

  • At the end of the form, your parent/guardian must be the one to check the "I Agree" box and enter their full name as a signature.

STEP 2:  APPLY ONLINE

Please complete steps 1-2 as soon as possible. Once your screening has been submitted, you will receive confirmation, and your local director will be notified that you have completed steps 1-2.

Questions?  Please get in touch with our local director Marietjie van Straaten at 661-645-0593. We are here to assist you throughout the process.

Thank you for volunteering to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with boys and girls.  May God bless you as you faithfully serve Him!

This final step will be completed by your CEF team leader in person with you prior to serving.

  • You will be required to show a photo ID (driver's license, passport, or school ID) and answer a few interview questions.

STEP 3: ID CHECK AND INTERVIEW