As you prepare to serve in missions, there are various important forms that will need to be completed along the way.
If you are preparing to participate in a short-term trip, there are various forms that will need to be completed before departure. You will first need to apply to the Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool, then you will need to complete the Assumption of Risk Form, Emergency Contact Information Form, provide a copy of your Passport and Flight Itinerary.
If you are preparing to serve long-term with CVM there are various forms that need to be completed before departure. If you have questions, please contact your regional director. Not sure who that is? Fill out our contact form and someone will get in touch with you.
Short-Term Forms
Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool Application (Vets, Vet Techs, Vet Students and Resource Volunteers)
If you are interested in serving in short-term missions, you must first join the Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool. Click here for the online application form, or download the PDF form here.
Christian Commitment Reference (Veterinary Volunteers & Resource Volunteers)
As part of the application process to be in the Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool, you must have a Christian Commitment reference on file. You can have your reference fill out the form online by clicking here, or download the PDF here.
Professional/Peer Reference (Veterinary Volunteers)
Part of the Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool Application process requires that you have a reference from a professional or a peer. Click here to utilize the online form, or click here to download the PDF version.
Resource Volunteer Application
If you are participating in a short-term trip but are not in veterinary medicine, you will be going as a Resource Volunteer. Please complete our Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool Application. Click here for the online application form, or download the PDF form here.
Domestic Trip Packet
If you are participating in a domestic short-term trip, please complete this packet. Download the Domestic Short-term Forms Trip Packet here.
International Trip Packet
If you are participating in an international short-term trip, please complete this packet. Download the International Short-term Forms Trip Packet.
List of Student Trips
If you are a student looking to participate in trips, view our current student trip offerings online.
Short-term Suggested Reading List
There are plenty of great resources available as you prepare to serve in missions. Download this PDF that contains suggested reading material for short-term trips and check out the Books page.
Short-term Code of Conduct
If you are participating in a short-term trip you will need to complete the Code of Conduct form. Download this form and return it to the Short-term Office.
Leadership
If you are participating in a short-term trip as a leader please complete the appropriate forms. Download the Short-term Trip Leader Information packet if you are leading a team on a trip. Download the Short-term Student Leader Information packet if you are a student leader. Please don’t forget to download the Core Competencies for Short-term Leaders as well.
Short-term Veterinary Mission Manual
If you are participating in a short-term trip, this manual will have all the information you need! Download it by clicking here.
Foreign Animal Disease Liability Waiver
If you are participating in a short-term trip, you will need to complete this waiver that confirms your knowledge and understanding of foreign animal disease risks. Download it by clicking here.
Expense Sheets
If you have participated in a short-term trip, please complete the expense sheet. To receive reimbursement, please attach all receipts and send to shortterm@cvm.org. Download it by clicking here.
Short-Term Post-Trip Debriefing Guide
If you have participated in a short-term trip, this debriefing guide will be beneficial as you return home. Download the Participant Debriefing Guide by clicking here. Or if you are a trip leader, download the Trip Leader Debriefing Guide by clicking here.
Re-Entry Culture-Shock Information
If you have participated in a short-term trip, this information will help as you transition back home. Download it by clicking here.
Mission Apprenticeship Forms
Mission Apprenticeship Application
If you are interested in serving in the CVM Mission Apprenticeship program, you must first complete the Mission Apprenticeship Application. If you are already a member of the CVM Short-term Volunteer Mission Pool, you do NOT need to complete this form. Click here for the online application form, or download the PDF form here.
Mission Apprenticeship Assessment
If you are interested in serving in the Mission Apprenticeship program, you must complete the Mission Apprenticeship Assessment form. This form is vital for us to determine your fit in the mission field. Download the PDF form here.
Pastoral Reference
As part of the application process to be a part of the Mission Apprenticeship program, you must have a pastoral reference on file. This does not necessarily need to be completed by a pastor. You can have your reference fill out the form online by clicking here, or download the PDF here.
Professional Reference
Part of the Mission Apprenticeship program application process requires that you have a reference from a professional. Click here to utilize the online form, or click here to download the PDF version.
Personal Reference
As part of the application process to be a part of the CVM Mission Apprenticeship program, you must have a personal reference. This should be a non-family member who knows you well and can provide an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses. Click here to access the online form, or download the PDF version here.
Long-Term Forms
Mission Interest Assessment
Interested in serving long-term in missions with CVM? Download the Mission Interest Assessment form.
CVM Doctrinal Statement
To download the Doctrinal Statement of Christian Veterinary Mission, click here.
Application for Employment 0909
Application for Employment 0909 with CRISTA Ministries. Download this form here.
Learning Needs Assessment (LNA)
Download this excel learning needs self-assessment tool with links of related trainings and reading material. Send it to CVM for training recommendations if you wish, or use it for your own planning. Click here to download the excel sheet.
Long-term Reading List
There are plenty of resources available to assist you in preparing for serving in long-term missions. Download this PDF of suggested reading material and check out our Books page.