Fieldworker Scheme

The YouthTRAIN fieldworker scheme seeks to place volunteer fieldworkers in various locations to promote its training and resources. Draft details on what these positions entail are listed below. For more information email Murray.

1.0 ROLE

To promote and provide YouthTRAIN training, resources and support to youth workers in a defined geographical area.

2.0 DESCRIPTION

YouthTRAIN Fieldworkers are volunteer workers who act as our representatives in a geographical area. The scope of this area and the extent of the task undertaken is determined through consultation between the Fieldworker and the Director and takes into account geography, need, and the Fieldworker’s own constraints such as time available.

3.0 RATIONALE

The fieldworker positions benefit YouthTRAIN as follows:

• Enhanced channels of communication with youth workers.
• Personalised marketing of YouthTRAIN training and resources.
• Strategy whereby future paid consultants can be trained and assessed.

The Fieldworker themselves receive benefits as follows:

• Opportunity to operate in an official regional capacity, learning skills that equip them for future employment with YouthTRAIN or their own denomination in a regional role.
• Opportunity to participate in training and learn training related skills.
• A range of financial based benefits and incentives (see section 7).

4.0 TASKS

4.1 Communication

• To compile and maintain a list of youth ministry contact people for their prescribed area.
• To attend area/denominational meetings of youth workers/pastors, or where these networks do not exist, organise and promote these, using such meetings as an opportunity to promote YouthTRAIN training and resources.
• Regular one to one visitation with youth workers to promote YouthTRAIN training and resources.

4.2 Training

• To schedule, promote and organise TARGET7 training seminars.
• To schedule, promote and organise 7PLUS training seminars.
• To provide other training as requested and required in their area as a YouthTRAIN representative.

4.3 Liaison

• To liaise with the YouthTRAIN Director providing quarterly written reports, excerpts of which are reported to the YouthTRAIN Board.

To attend bi-annual YouthTRAIN team meetings for planning, information and inspiration.

5.0 RESULTS DESCRIPTIONS

5.1 Communication

• A contact list containing names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and use of YouthTRAIN training/resources is compiled and a strategy and procedure for keeping it up to date is in place and being implemented.
• Regular and appropriate promotion of YouthTRAIN training and resources within existing and/or established youth worker networks.
• A strategy for regular visitation with youth workers to promote YouthTRAIN training and resources is in place and being implemented.

5.2 Training

• An appropriate schedule for TARGET7 training seminars is in place and is being implemented.
• An appropriate schedule for 7PLUS training seminars is in place and is being implemented.
• Evidence of growing competence in equipping and motivating youth leaders is apparent.

5.3 Liaison

• Quarterly written reports outlining activities are submitted to the Director.
• Where practicable possible, attendance and positive participation in bi-annual YouthTRAIN team meetings.

6.0 PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

Performance appraisals based on the above criteria are held with the Director six months after taking up the position and thereafter annually. The emphasis in performance appraisals is on assisting the fieldworker to identify strategies that lead to growth in personal effectiveness and competence.

7.0 REIMBURSEMENTS, BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES

The position is a voluntary position. YouthTRAIN will however offer the following reimbursements, benefits and incentives:

7.1 Reimbursements

These will be made monthly:

• Travel related expenses at the rate of $0.21/km
• Toll calls (copy of account required)
• Photocopy costs at the rate of $0.05/copy
• Postage

7.2 Benefits

In return for serving as a YouthTRAIN fieldworker, workers are entitled to:

• Free attendance at all YouthTRAIN training events including TARGET7, 7PLUS and the Youth Ministry Summit, but excluding courses offered through Carey Baptist College.
• Free copies of all current and future YouthTRAIN resources (for as long as they serve in the position) for promotional purposes and personal use.

7.3 Incentives

Fieldworkers can generate personal income through:

• Profits from TARGET7 and 7PLUS training days.
• Producing resources to add to the YouthTRAIN online catalogue. If approved, YouthTRAIN will market these resources through its website and other activities and will take a 20% share, the remainder going to the fieldworker.
• Application to local authorities, agencies and trusts to fund their work of training, resourcing and supporting youth workers.
• Raising of team support for hours or work undertaken.

Note: Fieldworkers must submit financial records as part of their quarterly report, and are expected to pay their own tax at the end of the financial year for any personal income generated through YouthTRAIN. If they generate sufficient funding and show proficiency in their task YouthTRAIN may consider offering the fieldworker employment with their salary paid out of a fund of monies generated.

8.0 PROFILE

The Fieldworker position suits a person who fits the following criteria:

• A credible and effective record in youth ministry
• A person with a heart for the “bigger picture”
• A person with a passion for training and motivating youth leaders
• A person who can genuinely and enthusiastically endorse YouthTRAIN training and resources.
• A person who subscribes to YouthTRAIN values and professional standards.

9.0 APPLICATION, APPOINTMENT AND TERMINATION

Application must be made in writing on the attached form. Appointments are made by the Director and ratified by the YouthTRAIN Board. Initial appointment is for a six month period at which point a performance appraisal will determine future appointment. Appointments may be terminated by either party without reason on one month’s written notice. For those engaged in full time ministry, applications must be made with the approval of the senior pastor/minister and/or church leadership.

Like to know more? Email Murray. or download an application form here.