PERSONAL INFORMATION

RELEASE STATEMENT

STEP 2 OF 6: RELEASE STATEMENT

I certify that I have answered truthfully and not knowingly withheld any information relating to my application. I authorize the references listed and all previous employers and supervisors, including all persons for whom I have worked, to give an Frontline Response: Out of Darkness representative information regarding me and/or my previous employment/involvement. I release Frontline Response: Out of Darkness and all references listed above and all previous employers and supervisors from liability for any damages that may result from furnishing information to Frontline Response: Out of Darkness.

I also authorize Frontline Response: Out of Darkness to obtain information from official sources concerning my driving record and records of unlawful or criminal activities for the purpose of determining my suitability for Frontline Response: Out of Darkness volunteer opportunities and appointments.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

STEP 3 OF 6: STATEMENT OF FAITH

We ask that volunteers interested in serving with us share our fundamental beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith. If you do not share these beliefs, please decline from signing and know that we appreciate your involvement. We would love to discuss with you the ways you can move forward with Frontline Response: Out of Darkness, and we value what you bring to the organization and to the anti-trafficking movement. If you have any questions about this Statement, or would like to discuss it further, please contact our director at middlega@outofdarkness.org.

I believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation of God’s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.

• I believe in the Holy Trinity. There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
• I believe that all are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from God’s displeasure, except by His mercy.
• I believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him, alone, for salvation.
• I believe that the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him.
• I believe that Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people to Himself. 
• I believe that every aspect of the Christian life is to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

STEP 4 OF 6: Frontline Response: Out of Darkness - VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

We believe in God’s design for leadership, and that individuals in leadership positions at Frontline Response: have been granted authority to lead by God through the Frontline Response Board of Directors and the senior leadership of Frontline. As leaders, we are committed to pursuing the heart of God and His will.

We desire to support and encourage you, our volunteers, in your own healing and spiritual walk with Christ. While we do not expect perfection from any volunteer, choosing not to submit to the authority of the leadership at Frontline Response: Out of Darkness could have potentially dangerous or otherwise harmful consequences for the team and for the individuals the team serves. Failure to comply with direct instructions and expectations that you’ve committed to can be grounds for dismissal from serving.

Our heart with these expectations is not to be self-righteous or legalistic, but it is a sincere desire to be holy. We want our very lives to be a sacrifice to the Lord, acceptable and pleasing to Him. We also seek to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel and befitting a disciple of Jesus.

By accepting a volunteer position within Frontline Response: Out of Darkness, I agree to abide by the following:

• My first priority is my relationship with Jesus, and I commit to pursuing Him with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. I understand that my identity is not in what I do but in whom God has declared me to be. (John 2:12)
• Recognizing the importance of my own emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being as I pour into the lives of others, I will seek to actively connect within a church body for my own spiritual growth, encouragement, healing, and accountability as a follower of Jesus. (1 Corinthians 12; Hebrews 10:25)
• I will consciously guard the unity of ADC. If I have a problem to be resolved, I will reach out to that person directly and/or the appropriate team leaders accordingly. When I do have a conflict to be addressed, I will do so in a way that honors and restores those involved. (Ephesians 4:3; Matthew 18:15–17; Romans 12:18)
• I will be thoughtful with my words, knowing the “tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). As part of the Body of Christ, I will not slander, malign, verbally attack, nor share in gossip, neither will I break the confidentiality of staff, volunteers, or individuals being served. I will use my words to encourage and build others up in the Lord. (Titus 3:2; Ephesians 4:29)
• I will choose a life of sobriety. If under the age of 21, I will abstain from drinking alcohol in accordance with the law. If 21 or older, realizing the impact my example could have on those we serve and others, I will not become intoxicated when drinking and will carefully weigh the repercussions when choosing to drink in a public/social setting and regarding social media. (Ephesians 5:18; Romans 13:1; 1 Corinthians 10:31-33)
• I will pursue a life of sexual integrity and purity, honoring the Lord and others by abstaining from premarital sex, adultery, homosexual relations, consumption of pornography, and inappropriate relationships with survivors. (1 Corinthians 6:9-20; Acts 21:25; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)
• I will consciously guard what I watch, read, and listen to so as not to grieve the Holy Spirit. I will seek to live above reproach, including abstaining from even the appearance of evil. (Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Romans 12:2; Matthew 6:22-23; 1 Corinthians 6:12)

These expectations are intended for people serving in a more in-depth position (i.e. Encounter, Jail, Hotline, Rescue Team, Safe Home, etc.), not for those serving in an event capacity (i.e., Princess Night, Adopt-a-block, etc.).

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

STEP 5 OF 6: CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

It is understood and agreed that Frontline Response: Out of Darkness may provide certain information that is and must be kept confidential. To ensure the protection of such information and to preserve any confidentiality necessary, it is agreed that:

• The Confidential Information to be disclosed can include: names, contact information, identifying characteristics, photographs, personal stories, locations of contact, etc.
• The Recipient shall limit disclosure of Confidential Information within its own organization to its directors, employees, team members, board members, and/or affiliate leadership, having a need to know. The Recipient and affiliates will not disclose the confidential information obtained from the discloser unless required to do so by law.
• This Agreement imposes no obligation upon Recipient with respect to any Confidential Information (a) that was in Recipient’s possession before receipt from Discloser; (b) is or becomes a matter of public knowledge through no fault of Recipient; (c) is rightfully received by Recipient from a third party not owing a duty of confidentiality to the Discloser; (d) is disclosed without a duty of confidentiality to a third party by, or with the authorization of Discloser; or (e) is independently derived by Recipient.
• If any of the provisions of this Agreement are found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall be enforced as fully as possible and the unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed modified to the limited extent required to permit enforcement of the Agreement as a whole.

WHEREFORE, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understand this Agreement and voluntarily accept the duties and obligations set forth herein.

Frontline Response: Out of Darkness Wavier

STEP 6 OF 6: Frontline Response: Out of Darkness Wavier

I have completed or will complete Frontline Response: Out of Darkness volunteer training and agree to comply with the policies and procedures taught to the best of my ability.

I understand that there are risks to serving as an Frontline Response: Out of Darkness volunteer. While some of these risks are foreseeable, many are not. I know that serving may take me to dangerous areas and at-risk communities, where alcohol, drugs, and weapons may be present, and I freely choose to assume such risks.

I agree that Frontline Response, the Frontline Response Board of Directors, staff members and volunteers, and any other Frontline Response agents and representatives do not assume any responsibility or liability for my personal safety, expenses, medical treatment, or compensation for any injury I may suffer during or resulting from my participation with Frontline Response: Out of Darkness. I also understand that I am free to refuse to engage in any activity at any time for any reason and will only serve as I see fit, understanding the risks involved. Accordingly, I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages that I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in any Frontline Response: Out of Darkness activity or event.

I understand that this Waiver has important legal consequences and limits my ability to recover money if I am injured as a result of my participation in this ministry. I understand that no one with Frontline Response: Out of Darkness has any authority to make me do anything I do not freely wish to do or to make representations inconsistent with this Waiver. I have been given the opportunity to discuss its terms and consequences with an attorney of my choosing.

I affirm that I am at least 18 years old and I authorize Frontline Response: Out of Darkness to conduct a criminal background check on me when necessary. I understand and agree that a copy of this form will be kept on file with Frontline Response: Out of Darkness.