Summer Outreach Application

Thank you for your interest in International Outreach. Please complete this application form as soon as possible. If everything is satisfactory you will be sent an email confirming your place on the team as well as some further information.

Deadline for applications is one month before your team starts – if you are not able to make this deadline please email or telephone in advance to make sure there are still spaces.

Consent

I agree *

I completely agree with the statement of faith and am committed to follow the team principles.

Digital records *

I understand that Friends International (Registered Charity 1094095) will keep a digital record of my details for maximum five years and will share them with the leaders of the team I have applied to.

Travel Insurance *

I understand that all team members travelling from overseas must arrange their own travel insurance as Friends International will not be responsible for any care or costs in the case of any problems. See here for advice on NHS charges.

Which team?

You can view all of our Summer International Outreach teams at friendsinternational.uk/summer-teams.

Which international outreach city? *

Which Team? *

Team 1: July 6th -July 20th
Team 2: July 20th - August 3rd
Team 3: August 3rd -August 17th

Some cities offer more than one team. Most team members come for just one team but if you can come for two teams it provides continuity to the ministry: we welcome this and give a discount! If you want to come for more than two teams please get in touch and we will discuss this with you.

Are you able to serve the fulltime and full duration of your selected team? *

If no, please explain. *

Would you be willing to join another outreach team if your preference is full? *

Second Choice *

Third Choice *

If you are able to join multiple Summer International Outreaches in different locations or multiple teams in the same location please tell us here.

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About you

Please upload a photo of yourself *

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Name *

First

Last

Name you are known by

Age *

Nationality *

Sex *

Male
Female

Are you married? *

Will your spouse be on the team? *

What is your spouse's name?

Are you applying together with your boyfriend/girlfriend? *

Please tell us their name *

Mobile phone number *

We may arrange to speak with you if we need any more information.

Email *

Confirm Email

Please ensure your email address is correct as this is how we will contact you. You will receive confirmation to this address.

Will you need accomodation provided for you during the international outreach? *

Is there anyone you would particularly like to share with? *

Do you intend to bring a car or bike? *

None
Car
Bike

Cycling I can... *

Not ride a bike
Ride a bike but am not confident
Ride confidently for 20-25 minutes

Cambridge International Outreach is able to provide bikes to get you to your accomodation. We will try to put you in accomodation according to your bicycling abilities.

Have you been on an International Outreach team before? *

If yes, on which dates and where? *

Name of college/university (if in higher education)

Are you a member of UCCF/IFES/GBU or similar organisation? Are you a member of a Christian Union or other Christian student group in your location? *

How did you hear about International Outreach? *

Which church(es) do you attend? *

Emergency contact

Contact details for someone we can contact in an emergency when you are on the team:

Emergency Contact Name *

First

Last

Emergency Contact Phone *

Emergency Contact Email *

Confirm Email

Relationship to you *

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Please give brief answers to the following questions:

When, where and how did you become a Christian? *

What difference does Christ make in your life? *

Tell us about how being a Christian has affected your life, including in work/education and relationships with friends and family.

Please tell us why you want to join this summer team. *

The gospel is good news. In a few sentences, how would you summarise the gospel message to someone from another culture in simple English? *

How have you been involved in evangelism in the past? *

What experiences have you had with people from other cultures? *

How would you respond if an international visitor said to you:

a. ‘I have lived a good life. I think that will help God to accept me when I die.’ *

b. ‘How can you trust what the Bible says?’ *

c. ‘I believe all religions are equally valid. It doesn’t matter which religion you are, provided you are sincere.’ *

Gifts and experience

What serving gifts do you have that might be useful during the SIO?

Music
First Aid
Caterer
Sports
Teaching English/Languages
Technical helper (PAs, Computer)
Social Media Co-ordinator

What other gifts do you think you have that could contribute to the team’s outreach?

Fluency in spoken English is needed to participate in a Team; you need to understand the seminars and Bible teaching and help other people to practise English! *

I can speak fluent English/I am a native speaker
I have at least 550 points in TOEFL qualification
I have at least 6 in an IELTS listening/speaking qualification
Other

Please describe your English level: *

Other languages spoken (please state your level):

Is there anything that we need to know to better support you?

For example, pastoral concerns, disabilities, fear of animals, food allergies or other, for which you might need us to make adjustments.

Supporting Friends International

You can see up to date fees for each outreach here.

Are you able to pay full fees? *

(Fees are collected on arrival)

Are you happy for photos of yourself taken during the outreach to be used for publicity? *

I give consent
I do not give consent

Updates

I would like to receive monthly news about opportunities and issues regarding cross-cultural ministry from Friends International

International Outreach child protection self-declaration form

You are required to give us this information in order for us to keep British guidelines on child protection issues as team members are likely to have some contact with students under the age of 18.

Full Name *

First

Last

Sex *

Male
Female

Contact address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Date of birth *

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence? *

If yes, please supply details of any criminal convictions *

Note: You are advised that under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 as amended by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 you should declare all convictions including “spent” convictions.

Are you a person known to any Social Services department as being an actual or potential risk to children? *

If yes, please supply details *

Have you had any disciplinary sanction relating to child abuse? *

If yes, please supply details *

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Referee 1

Please give the name of someone who is in leadership in the church you are currently attending who can give a reference. If possible, please choose someone who knows you in the context of working with children and young people.

I have known this person for more than two years *

If no, please explain (briefly) why you can't provide someone who's known you for more than two years. *

Referee 1 Name *

First

Last

Referee 1 Job Title/relationship to you *

Referee 1 Email *

Referee 1 Phone

Referee 1 contact address (only if no email given) *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Referee 2

This should be any person who has known you well for two years (e.g. teacher, school/church friend etc but not a member of your family).

Please inform this person of your application to the International Outreach team. (It is not always necessary for us to contact this person.)

Referee 2 Name *

First

Last

Referee 2 Job Title/relationship to you *

Referee 2 Email *

Referee 2 Phone

Referee 2 contact address (only if no email given) *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Is this person a Christian? *