L'Arcada Volunteer Application Process
Current Opportunities:
SPRING & SUMMER
- Work Team
- Team 1 - March 29-April 5, 2025
- Team 2 - April 5-12, 2025
- Sports #1 – June 18-29, 2025 (Basketball, Mountain Bike, Flag Football & Cheerleading)
- English Camp – June 23-July 6, 2025
- Sports #2 – July 2-13, 2025 (Tackle Football & Volleyball)
- Spanish Speaking Camps:
- Indian Camp #1 July 7-20, 2025
- Indian Camp #2 July 21-27, 2025
- Adventure Camp #1 July 26-August 9, 2025
- Adventure Camp #2 August 9-24, 2025
- Family Camp August 20-31, 2025
Below you will find the list of requirements for completing the application process.
STEP 1
Online Form
If you haven’t served with L'Arcada in the past, please make sure to mark that you are a NEW APPLICANT
STEP 2
Child Safety Training
Within a few days of completing the Online Form, you will receive a link from Mobilize My Ministry to complete the necessary online training.
– Please also check your spam/junk folder if you do not see it in your email inbox.
STEP 3
Background Check
**Please complete this NO EARLIER than 2 1/2 months before leaving.
– US Citizens (Click Here)
This online service is for US citizens, ages 18 and over. The cost is $27, payable by credit/debit card.
– UK Citizens
If you have a DBS that is valid within 12 months of your project, you can forward the verification to your team leader.
If you do not have a valid DBS, this is the online service for UK citizens, ages 18 and over. The cost is £25, payable by credit/debit card.
NOTE: Please email shorttermvolunteers@gemission.org to be connected to the GEM UK office to access this service.
– Canadian Citizens will be contacted by GEM staff after the Online Form is submitted.
– For those from another country, please check online to find out about background check options available for your country.
– If the church or organization you are serving through will be providing confirmation of completed background checks, use this link for the required form for each team.
STEP 4
Emergency Medical/Evacuation/Repatriation Insurance
Every team member must have proper medical insurance coverage. Please click here for details about the options for obtaining insurance for your project.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!