Staff Application Form
Guide to Complete Application:
All the questions on the forms must be completed, if a question does not apply to you, write N/A in the space provided. Husbands and Wives must complete separate applications. Then place the forms on the uploads and submit it.
Visa Info General
You need a valid Passport to enter the Cook Islands, with at least 1 year validity left on it at the completion of your school. No Identity Papers etc accepted. For stays in the Cook Islands longer than 30 days, a formal application will need to be submitted to local immigration prior to arrival. Some students will have to fill out a medical form and provide police clearance; this is dependent on your country of residence. Please contact YWAM Cook Islands for further information.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have personal healthcare cover while staying in the Cook Islands.
A recommended insurance company is Talent Trust
Medical Report
Medical Report: Please download the medical report form below and have it completed by a qualified physician and mailed directly to our office. These reports must also be submitted for your children.
Reference Forms
All the questions on the forms must be completed, if a question does not apply to you, write N/A in the space provided. Husbands and Wives must complete separate applications. Then place the forms on the uploads and submit it.
Liability Form
Staff Information
Staff Requirements:
You need to know that God is leading you to be part of YWAM as a whole and to a particular ministry within YWAM. This should be confirmed by YWAM Cook Island Leadership.
Staff should be at least 18 years of age.
Training- All staff members should have successfully completed a Discipleship Training School. Other schools or training programmes may be required for specific ministries e.g. School of Early Childhood Education, School of Missions, Basic Leadership Course etc.
Length of Commitment – We strongly believe in hearing God for what He has for you in regards to commitment. We would prefer a commitment of over 2 years; however we are flexible in this. Please keep the base leader inform of any changes.
Staff Acceptance Procedure:
Once the completed staff application and statements for consent for treatment, liability release and con-sent for burial forms are received by the base, it is prayerfully considered and you will be advised as soon as possible of your acceptance or otherwise.
Prayer and Financial Support:
Prayer - We encourage staff members to have people committed to praying for them regularly. A regular prayer and newsletter is helpful in informing others of the needs and news so they can pray.
Finance - Our staff are non-salaried and each worker is required to trust God for his/her financial needs and travelling expenses to and from the Cook Islands. Staff fees are $75.00 (NZ) a week, this includes food.
Visas:
Overseas YWAMer's enter the Cook Islands with a 30 day Entry Visa which is extended upon application within the Cook Islands. Financial support needs to be guaranteed before entry is granted to the Cook Islands. After acceptance by Base Leadership to a staff position, a letter is sent to the Cook Island Consulate of the applicant's country requesting a visa grant.
Housing:
For singles, housing will be dormitory style lodging. There is a limited number of electrical points. There are bathroom facilities within the building. All meals will be provided unless there are no schools running.
Involvement of Wives and Mothers:
We believe that God calls families, not just fathers to the mission-field. It is therefore important that both partners are committed to the call of God within the context of a YWAM Community. Mothers are encouraged to be involved in some aspect of ministry at a level and to a task consistent with her family responsibilities and her gifts and callings.
Vacations and Holidays:
Long -term staff are encouraged to take 3-4 weeks holidays per year. Those serving in YWAM Cook Is-lands from other nations may like to take 2 to 3 months every 3 to 4 years for purposes of visiting family and church in their home country YWAM Cook Islands usually observes Public Holidays. Staff in communi-ty living situations are encouraged to take weekends away periodically for refreshment.
Pastoral Care:
Senior staff are available to encourage spiritual growth and to assist staff in dealing with specific prob-lems (or to direct you to those who can). This can be in small groups or one to one context.
Consent for Treatment, Liability Release and Burial Statement:
Volunteering for mission work in the Cook Islands either short term or long term often puts an individual in a third world or a foreign nations situation. Although every conceivable step is taken to insure safety and protection, illnesses do occur and accidents may happen. It is important to realise this.