Our Mission: We share God’s love through intentional relationships for the restoration of a brokenhearted world. At Victory, “Every life has purpose!” ____________________________________________________ Vision Serving the Body of Christ and Springfield Community as they serve those in need. Values 1. Impact: Volunteers help us accomplish our greater mission through significant work. 2. Relationships: We unite The Church and community at large around our ministry of restoration in increasing measure. 3. Restoration: We equip volunteers to be agents of Gospel transformation and restoration. ____________________________________________________
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Our Mission: We share God’s love through intentional relationships for the restoration of a brokenhearted world. At Victory, “Every life has purpose!”
1. Lifted Message + Meal Team: Build community with people in need around a shared meal. (Page 3)
2. Lifted Message + Meal Chapel Leader: Share God’s message of hope with men and women through worship and biblical teaching. (Page 5)
3. Lifted Message + Meal Class Team: Build relationships with people in need in the context of a workshop on the subject of your choice. (Page 7)
4. Help & Hope Pantry Team: Give hope to people in crisis with food and clothing, and a connection to Victory Mission + Ministry case management. (Page 9)
5. Special Projects Team: Create safe, quality, dignified spaces for restoration to take place at Victory Mission + Ministry. (Page 11)
6. Restoration Team Teachers: Lead classes addressing spiritual, personal, relational, vocational and financial areas of life for men dealing with addictions, unhealthy lifestyles, unhealed hurts, deep grief, overwhelming circumstances. (Page 15)
7. Restoration Team Mentors: Help men get back on their feet through personal coaching, accountability and encouragement as they participate in Victory’s Restoration Ministry. (Page 17)
8. Special Events Team: Raise awareness of Victory’s work, and serve the public who attends city-wide projects or fundraisers. (Page 19)
You may submit a paper application and release if you prefer. See pages 22-23.
Impact Statement: Share God’s love during the Lifted evening meal by creating a welcoming “coffee-shop” environment where homeless men and women are able to encounter the Gospel, engage in life-giving community, and develop intentional relationships with volunteers, Victory Staff and God.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): David Huett - Lifted Chaplain, Dirk Rowe, Outreach Chaplain, and Ivan Moses - Culinary Manager, and Victory Volunteers staff as needed.
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● Engage guests in graceful, kind and respectful conversations ● Set up and clean the dining area, completing a daily checklist of responsibilities ● Serve food and drinks to guests ● Optional: Bring and/or prepare a meal or dessert for 50-150 guests with or
without staff assistance. (If bringing food, please coordinate the arrival time with the Volunteer Director. Food may also be provided for Victory staff to prepare.)
Team Size:
● Ideal = 11 / minimum = any / maximum = 20 ● Small groups may be paired with other groups to reach the ideal team size.
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Ability to engage with all kinds of people in a friendly, graceful and kind way. ● Ability to stand for 2+hours ● Punctuality and reliability ● Basic cleaning ability
Setting: ● Location: Franciscan Villa (620 W Scott St, Springfield, MO) ● Parking: Please park in staff parking area on the south side of the building, and
● Environment: Lifted Team Members will either serve in the kitchen preparing food, or in the dining area (gymnasium) serving food to guests.
Schedule:
5:45PM M-F / 4:45PM Su - Check In / Orientation ● Complete registration (if not completed online) ● Discuss roles/responsibilities ● Pray as a team
6PM M-F / 5PM Su - Chapel
Set a good example for guests by worshiping with them and learning from the evening chapel speaker
6:45PM M-F / 5:45PM Su - Meal ● Help plate food ● Bring food to tables ● Fill drinks ● Clean as you go
7:15-7:30PM M-F / 6:15-6:30PM Su - Recover
Complete nightly cleaning checklist to prepare for the next day Commitment: Volunteer groups may schedule ongoing opportunities with the Volunteer Director on a repeating day of the month (i.e. the fourth Thursday), or may make one-time commitments.
Training and Supervision:
● Training/orientation will take place during orientation at 5:45 Monday-Friday and 4:45PM Sunday with the Chaplain on duty.
● Written and/or video Instructions will be provided in advance via e-mail when the service opportunity is finalized.
● Food preparation will be supervised by Culinary Manager, Ivan Moses. ● Dining room service will be supervised by the Chaplain on duty (David Huett or
Dirk Rowe) or a designated volunteer or Volunteer Team staff member. Screening / Onboarding:
● Volunteer team leaders will be interviewed by phone or in person by the Volunteer Director or Systems Coordinator
● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering online, and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
● For the safety of volunteers and guests, adult team members must submit to a search of the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry by submitting a legal first and last name within 24 hours prior to service, and providing a valid form of identification showing the same first and last name when reporting for service.
To sign up for this opportunity, visit https://www.victorymission.com/volunteer/
Impact Statement: Share God’s love during the Lifted evening meal by leading others through a biblical devotional and worship experience.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): David Huett - Lifted Chaplain, Dirk Rowe, Outreach Chaplain.
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● Lead others in at least 15 minutes of worship through song. ● Lead others in a 15-20 minute devotional on an assigned passage of scripture.
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Preaching and teaching gifting ● Knowledge of and ability to teach from an assigned passage of scripture
promoting healthy, biblical discipleship ● Skill leading others into worship through song ● Ability to clearly present the Gospel ● Punctuality and reliability
Setting: ● Location: Franciscan Villa (620 W Scott St, Springfield, MO) ● Parking: Please park in staff parking area on the south side of the building, and
enter through the back door to the gymnasium. ● Environment: Lifted Message + Meal takes place in the gymnasium at Franciscan
Villa. It can be chilly in the winter and warm in the summer, so please dress appropriately.
Schedule: 5:45PM M-F / 4:45PM Su - Check In / Orientation
● Complete registration (if not completed online) ● Set up / sound check ● Pray as a team
6PM M-F / 5PM Su - Chapel
● Provide 15 minutes of worship through song, and a 15-20-minute devotional on an assigned passage of scripture.
● Conclude at or before 6:45PM. Commitment:
● Volunteer groups may schedule ongoing opportunities with the Volunteer Director on a repeating day of the month (i.e. the fourth Thursday), or may make one-time commitments.
● Assigned passages of scripture will be provided by David Huett, Lifted Chaplain, one month at a time to all chapel speakers, at least one week in advance of the assigned date of service.
Training and Supervision: ● Training/orientation will take place during orientation at 5:45 Monday-Friday
and 4:45PM Sunday with the Chaplain on duty. Screening / Onboarding:
● Volunteer team leaders will be interviewed by phone or in person by the Volunteer Director and/or the Lifted Chaplain prior to assignment.
● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering online, and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
● For the safety of volunteers and guests, chapel speakers must submit to a background check to be completed online at the direction of Victory Volunteers.
● Pastoral references may be requested at the direction of the Volunteer Director or Lifted Chaplain.
To sign up for this opportunity, visit https://www.victorymission.com/volunteer/
Position Title: Lifted Class Facilitator / Co-Facilitator
Impact Statement: Share God’s love with men and women who are homeless, who have been beaten up by life, and who are dealing with crisis or trauma by initiating and building relationships with them in the context of a workshop on the subject of your choice.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): Dirk Rowe, Outreach Chaplain.
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● Facilitators develop a curriculum around a subject area or life skill that will
connect with homeless men and women. (Successful examples include music therapy, art therapy, basic personal finance, etc.)
● Focus classes around discussion, practice and relationship building rather than lecture.
● Facilitators lead a 45-minute class on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday once per week
● Facilitators commit to providing 10-12 weeks of classes. ● Co-Facilitators support facilitators by committing to learn alongside class
participants, with the goal of building relationships and assisting the teacher. They do not need to know the material in advance.
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Patience to meet broken people in their current states, rather than holding them
to a normal standard of class participation or behavior. ● Ability to build relationships with people experiencing trauma, mental health
challenges, homelessness, addictions and lack of social skills. ● Ability to make downtrodden people feel safe, welcome, and help them achieve
a sense of accomplishment.
Setting: ● Location: Franciscan Villa (620 W Scott St, Springfield, MO)
● Parking: Please park in staff parking area on the south side of the building, and enter through the back door to the gymnasium.
● Environment: Lifted Classes takes place in a small classroom setting at Franciscan Villa. It can be chilly in the winter and warm in the summer, so please dress appropriately.
Schedule: Classes are provided once per week on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Additional times and dates may be added to suit the facilitator.
4:15PM-5PM Planning / Check-In ● Check in and pray with chaplain ● Facilitator and Co-Facilitator meet to discuss the class and prepare
materials 5PM-5:45PM Class 6PM (Optional) Lifted Chapel
Set a good example for class participants by worshiping with them and learning from the evening chapel speaker
Training and Supervision:
● Observe / shadow a current facilitator for one class prior to facilitating a class independently
● Participate in quarterly recognition and training meetings with other Lifted Class Facilitators and the Outreach Chaplain (dates/times TBA)
Screening / Onboarding:
● Volunteer team leaders will be interviewed by phone or in person by the Volunteer Director and the Outreach Chaplain
● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering online, and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
● For the safety of volunteers and guests, teachers and co-facilitators must submit to a background check to be completed online at the direction of Victory Volunteers.
● References may be requested at the direction of the Volunteer Director or Outreach Chaplain.
To sign up for this opportunity, visit https://www.victorymission.com/volunteer/
Impact Statement: Share God’s love at the Help & Hope Pantry by providing emergency food and clothing assistance. Victory staff promotes self-sufficiency and empowered problem solving by pairing emergency assistance (help for today) with case management to address underlying issues (hope for tomorrow.) The Help & Hope Pantry typically serves more than 150 families each week in north Springfield, where poverty rates soar above the city average of 25%.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): Jessica Boyts - Help & Hope Pantry Supervisor, Help & Hope Pantry Interns from the Victory Restoration Program, and Victory Volunteers staff as needed.
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● Provide personal, graceful, kind and respectful care to families in need ● Fill orders for food and clothing assistance in the Help & Hope Pantry. ● Minimize interruptions by keeping cell phones and other distractions out of sight ● Commit to serving a complete shift from 8:30AM-12:30PM
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Ability to engage with all kinds of people in a friendly, graceful and kind way. ● Ability to stand for 3 hours ● Ability to lift 20lbs. ● Punctuality and reliability
Setting: ● Location: Victory Donation Center (700 W Chase St. Springfield, MO) ● Parking: You can park in Cherokee Trading Post parking lot across the street to
leave the warehouse parking spaces open for our pantry guests. Cherokee
Trading Post has graciously given us permission to park inside their chain link fencing. To enter the building you will want to come up the wooden porch and enter through the front gray door.
● Environment: The Donation Center is a warehouse setting. Bring a jacket or sweater in cooler months and wear close-toed shoes
Schedule: 8:30AM M/W/FCheck In / Orientation
● Complete registration (if not completed online) ● Discuss roles/responsibilities ● Pray as a team
9AM-12PM M/W/F Fill food and clothing requests, and assist people in locating resources like our immediate case management services. 12PM M/W/F Clean and organize the pantries for the next day.
Commitment: Individuals may schedule multiple service opportunities with the Volunteer Director on a repeating or one-time basis.
Training and Supervision:
● Training/orientation will take place during orientation at 8:30AM M/W/F. ● Written and/or video Instructions will be provided in advance via e-mail when
the service opportunity is finalized. ● Staff supervision will be provided by the Help & Hope Pantry Manager, Jessica
Boyts. Screening / Onboarding:
● Volunteer team leaders will be interviewed by phone or in person by the Volunteer Director or Systems Coordinator.
● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering online and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
● For the safety of volunteers and guests, adult team members must submit to criminal background and sex offender registry searches by submitting a legal name and address at least 24 hours prior to service, and providing a valid form of identification showing the same first and last name when reporting for service. Criminal history will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
To sign up for this opportunity, visit https://www.victorymission.com/volunteer/
Impact Statement: Share God’s love by creating safe, quality, dignified spaces for ministry to take place at Victory. By investing your time, labor and resources in infrastructure, you make it possible for Victory staff to spend time and resources meeting the needs of those who are in crisis.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): Amy Fouse - Family Ministry Director, Monty Gritzner - Warehouse Manager, and Victory Volunteers staff as needed.
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● Provide detail-attentive painting, remodeling, cleaning ● If qualified to do so, provide skilled labor in electrical, carpentry, construction,
plumbing or other trades ● Commit to seeing a project through to completion ● When possible, provide supplies to complete a given project including paint
supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Ability to work with a team in a Christ-like, positive manner ● Ability to paint, clean, or re-arrange a room ● Attention to detail, and determination to complete a task with excellence ● Punctuality and reliability
Setting: ● Location: Victory Donation Center (700 W Chase St. Springfield, MO) ● Parking: You can park in Cherokee Trading Post parking lot across the street to
leave the warehouse parking spaces open for our pantry guests. Cherokee Trading Post has graciously given us permission to park inside their chain link fencing. To enter the building you will want to come up the wooden porch and enter through the front gray door.
● Environment: The Donation Center is a warehouse setting. Bring a jacket or sweater in cooler months and wear close-toed shoes
Schedule: 9AM Tu/Th or 1PM M/W/F Check In / Orientation
● Complete registration (if not completed online) ● Discuss roles/responsibilities ● Pray as a team
9AM-3:30PM Tu/Th or 1PM-3:30PM Tu/Th Complete the assigned project
Commitment:
● Teams may commit to completing any of a number of projects on a case-by-case basis. Projects should be assigned to groups that can complete the project within a given time-frame.
● Groups should not exceed 20 people per project and should be pre-approved by the Volunteer Director and on-site coordinator.
● A list of specific available projects may be obtained from the Volunteer Director by calling 417-864-2215 or e-mailing [email protected].
Training and Supervision: ● Training/orientation will take place during orientation at 9AM Tu/Th, or 1PM
M/W/F. ● A written project plan will be provided in advance, along with a project list. ● Staff supervision will be provided by Amy Fouse - Family Ministry Director or
Monty Gritzner - Warehouse Manager, as well as Victory Program Interns or Victory Volunteers staff as needed.
Screening / Onboarding:
● Volunteer team leaders will be interviewed by phone or in person by the Volunteer Director or Systems Coordinator
● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering online, and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
● For the safety of volunteers and guests, volunteer team leaders are asked to carefully vet their team members, up to and including background checks as needed based on the nature of the project and presence or absence of children on the team.
● All minors under 17 must be accompanied by a supervising adult or guardian.
Impact Statement: Share God’s love by leading classes addressing spiritual, personal, relational, vocational and financial areas of life for men dealing with addictions, unhealthy lifestyles, unhealed hurts, deep grief, overwhelming circumstances. Classes focus different areas including but not limited to Bible study, addiction recovery, and life skills training.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): Mark McKnelly- Restoration Chaplain, Brian Barkhoff - Victory Square Chaplain
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● 30-day Classes: Some classes will take place for men who are at Victory Square
for short-term crisis assistance. In those cases, classes are offered once per week. Teachers bring their own curriculum. Classes should be crafted to help men who will have unpredictable attendance.
● Restoration Program Classes: Classes for committed members of this program are more in-depth, following men as they go through the formal process of finding healing in all areas of life. Minimum commitment is 1 year with teaching only occurring during 24-26 weeks per year.
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Professional knowledge or training in an area involving vocational development,
such as interview prep, resume writing, job search skills, and career counseling. ● Professional knowledge of life skills development such as personal finance,
personal organization, study skills, or other similar skills ● Extensive knowledge of scripture and ability to lead others to apply scripture to
their lives ● Gifted teacher with a heart for men attempting to turn their lives around
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● Training in issues surrounding addiction recovery, and ability to lead groups to find healing from addictions
Setting: ● Location: Victory Square (1610 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO) ● Parking: Please park in the lot north of the building ● Environment: Classes will take place in a classroom setting at Victory Square
Schedule:
● Teaching opportunities include weekday afternoons and evenings, tailored to the teacher’s schedule whenever possible.
● Classes are 60 to 90 minutes
Training and Supervision: ● Orientation will be provided using online tools such as videos and/or written
training documents ● On-site training will be provided by the supervising chaplain
Screening / Onboarding:
● Volunteers will be interviewed and selected by the associated chaplain: ○ Mark McKnelly for ongoing/restoration classes ○ Brian Barkhoff for addiction recovery/30-day classes
● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering online, and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
● For the safety of program participants and guests, volunteers must submit to an online background check
To sign up for this opportunity, visit https://www.victorymission.com/volunteer/
Impact Statement: Share God’s love by helping men get back on their feet through personal coaching, accountability and encouragement as they participate in Victory’s Restoration Ministry. Mentors devote themselves to helping men get over the finished line of Victory Mission + Ministry’s Restoration Program.
Victory Support Supervisor(s): Mark McKnelly- Restoration Chaplain
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things. ● Mentor men on a weeknight, for the purpose of accountability and
encouragement. ● Offer encouragement - Develop relationships, prayer requests, etc. ● Offer accountability - Ask hard questions, sharing the truth in love ● Minimum commitment is 6 months, 1 time per week. These meetings occur
during a 3 hour block of time on a weeknight that best fit your schedule.
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Gifted with mercy and compassion. ● Passion for helping men complete the requirements of the Restoration Program
and put their lives back together. ● Knowledge of issues relating to addiction recovery and dealing with personal
struggles is helpful
Setting: ● Location: Victory Square (1610 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO) ● Parking: Please park in the lot north of the building ● Environment: Classes will take place in a classroom setting at Victory Square
Impact Statement: Share God’s love by raising awareness in the community of what God is doing at Victory, and by serving the public who attends city-wide projects or fundraisers.
Responsibilities / Expectations : Successful team members do these things.
● Serve others with a positive, flexible attitude. ● Assist Victory staff attending to logistical details of special events by checking in
visitors or volunteers, maintaining displays, distributing literature, serving food, cleaning, or solving problems as needed.
● Show passion for Victory Mission + Ministry’s various programs
Skills: Successful Team Members have some or all of the following skills. ● Ability to work with a team in a servant-hearted, positive manner ● Punctuality and reliability ● Energy and passion to serve.
Training and Supervision: ● Training/orientation will take place at the check in time for each event. ● Written instructions will be provided prior to each special event via e-mail. ● Staff supervision will be provided by Janelle Reed - Outreach and Special Events
Manager, Jason Hynson - Executive Director, and Victory Volunteers staff as needed.
Screening / Onboarding: ● Volunteers will create a volunteer profile by registering for each event online,
and must agree to the terms of this volunteer position description.
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● For the safety of volunteers and guests, volunteers may be asked to participate in a background check as needed based on the nature of the project and presence or absence of children on the team.
● All minors under 17 must be accompanied by a supervising adult or guardian. Opportunities: 1. Senior Luncheon: (ongoing) Help serve a nutritious meal once a month to Senior Citizens. Come be a blessing to these men and women by serving lunch and hearing their stories. You will be provided lunch afterwards as well.
● Maximum number of volunteers: 4 ● Location: Franciscan Villa (620 W Scott St, Springfield, MO) ● Dates: Third Thursday of each month ● Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
2. Fundraising / Service Events: (One-time) Help by participating in special events.
(Volunteer information can be submitted online instead of using this form by visiting https://www.victorymission.com/volunteer/ and selecting a volunteer opportunity.)
Name: _____________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________ E-mail:_________________________________________________________________________ Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Work Phone: _________________________________ BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION I consent to a background check (circle one): Yes / No
Previous Names Used:_______________________________________________________________ Previous Address:__________________________________________________________________ Requested Volunteer Opportunity:______________________________________________________ SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Occupation / Current Employer:________________________________________________________ Special training, skills, hobbies: ________________________________________________________ What church do you attend?:____________ __________________________________________ Please describe your prior volunteer experience (include organization names and dates of service):
_____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Why do you want to volunteer with Victory Mission?
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Other areas of interest: Lifted Meal Team Lifted Chapel Leader Lifted Class Team Help & Hope Pantry Team Special Projects Team Restoration Team Teacher Restoration Team Mentor Special Events Team
Please read the following carefully before signing this application: I understand that this is an application for and not a commitment or promise of volunteer opportunity. I certify that I have and will provide information throughout the selection process, including on this application for a volunteer position and in interviews with Victory Mission that is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have and will answer all questions to the best of my ability and that I have not and will not withhold any information that would unfavorably affect my application for a volunteer position. I understand that information contained on my application will be verified by Victory Mission. I authorize Victory Mission to conduct a criminal background investigation as part of its volunteer screening and selection process. I understand that misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant for a volunteer position with Victory Mission + Ministry or my termination as a volunteer.
Signature __________________________________________ Date _______________ Mail to: Victory Mission + Ministry, P.O. Box 2884, Springfield, MO 65801
Victory Volunteer General Waiver and Photo Release
Confidentiality – Volunteers are asked to honor and respect guests, residents, students, donors and staff by keeping any information shared confidential. Volunteers must agree to hold all information regarding paperwork, conversations or observations about any guest, resident, student, donor, employee or other volunteer in the strictest of confidence. In doing so, volunteers are protecting the privacy and integrity of our ministry. Volunteers acknowledge that in their failing to protect confidentiality, they will no longer have the privilege of serving as a Victory Mission + Ministry volunteer.
Photo/Video Release – I hereby grant permission for Victory Mission + Ministry to use my photograph, video and/or information about me for the purpose of publications, website, promotion or any other use the Mission deems necessary. I understand that I cannot expect compensation for the use of these materials.
Waiver and Release – Victory Mission + Ministry is a charitable organization of limited resources, and the majority of our needs are met through volunteers, who donate their time, talents and resources. The tasks volunteers undertake may sometimes result in injuries. Therefore, out of concern for the welfare of our volunteers and a desire to economically provide services to individuals we are serving, we ask all volunteers to conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner. We also ask all volunteers to assume the risk of injury or property loss from any accident associated with their volunteer service for Victory Mission + Ministry and rely on their own insurance and resources in the event of such accident or injury, and in consideration of Victory Mission + Ministry accepting me as a volunteer, hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Victory Mission + Ministry, its employees and board directors for any and all damages, loss or injuries I may sustain during my volunteer activities. I certify that I have read, understand and agree with each item discussed in the volunteer orientation and training. I further understand that as a volunteer resulting from my desire to help Victory Mission + Ministry accomplish its God’s-given purpose through sacrifice and service, I undertake these activities without any expectation of, and hereby release and waive any claims for payment, remuneration, wages, salary or any other compensation. I also understand that my name and Social Security number may be used for a background check in the state of Missouri.
This volunteer release form is executed without any reliance upon any representation by any person and the undersigned has carefully read and understands the contents of this volunteer release form and executes the same as his or her own free act.
[ ] I have read the above and I agree to Victory Mission + Ministry’s confidentiality policy, photo release and waiver and release policy.
