Young Adult (18-25) Share House Application - Hawthorn West Baptist Church

We will prioritise applications from young adults, aged 18-25, who want to live in Christian community.

We will prioritise young adults moving out of home for the first time and not already connected to another local church.

Please fill in the form below and submit it to place your application for a room. The households will normally make offers in mid-December to mid-January. Occasionally vacancies arise in November, December and January and sometimes other times of the year, so if you are able to move in during those time frames please note so on the form.

NB: The information you provide below will be shared with the Pastor, and the Share House Administrator. Because the houses are co-tenancies, it will also be shared with existing tenants to consider your application.
References will NOT be provided to the tenants, and applications will not be considered without at least one Church Leader reference)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Year applying for: (required)

Your Full Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Your Facebook Profile Link (optional)

Your Postal Address (required)

Mobile/Best Contact Ph: (required)

Home Ph:

Date of Birth: (required, DD/MM/YYYY)

Gender: (required)
UnstatedMaleFemale

Course of Study & Institution/Employment for year of application: (required)

How did you hear about us? (required)

Does your acceptance of a room offer depend on any factors (e.g. getting into a particular course, employment): (required)
NoYes

Details:

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Emergency Contact Name: (required)

Emergency Contact Ph: (required)

CHURCH

Your current church: (required)

Name of Senior Pastor or Leader from your church: (required)

Church in Melbourne you will be part of (if known): (required)

(Preference will normally be given to applicants who genuinely intend to commit to joining HWBC)

ROOM AND LEASE PREFERENCES

The following information will help us place you in the appropriate house and room. We can not guarantee that any of your preferences will be available to you, however.

Leases start in late Jan – we will confirm your actual starting date based on the rent cycle. We sometimes have availability on other days of the year, feel free to enquire.

Preferred start date and any comments: (required)

What experience do you have living out of home?
Moving out for first timeHave shared beforeHave rented beforeOther

Who will be responsible for paying your rent and bond? (required)

What is your plan to cover your costs of rent, bond, living expenses and utility costs? (required)

A normal lease is 12 months. I plan to stay a minimum of: (required)
12 monthsOther

Room type preference (subject to availability): (required)
StandardLargerCheaper

Do you own any of these vehicles:
CarBicycleMotorbike

Female applicants only, would you prefer to be in an all-female or a mixed household?
Don't mindPrefer female-onlyPrefer mixedI'm not female

TELL US ABOUT YOU

We’d like to get to know you a little to help us select the best mix of people for the house.
If there is any other information you can provide to help us make the right decision please do so!

Please tell us what it means to you to be a Christian.

Please tell us a little about yourself: how you came to be a Christian, your family, church community, work experience, involvement in church ministry (e.g. youth, children, workplace, overseas etc), clubs, schools and church background and so on.

I would be interested in being involved in HWBC ministry in similar areas if possible

Do you consider yourself an extrovert, an introvert, or somewhere in between?
Extrovert (1)(2)Introvert/Extrovert (3)(4)Introvert (5)

What makes you feel that you would enjoy being part of a shared household of Christians, run with a Christian and community emphasis?

Is there any area of Christian involvement and/or development that you would like to further pursue during the year? How can we help?

I would like to join a regular HWBC Connect (small) group
I am interested in being connected with a personal mentor or supporter

Are there any particular hopes or aspirations you have for the year you would like to share with us? Any concerns about how you will find the experience of living here? How can we assist?

Is there anything about you that you feel we need to know to help us make the best decision for the community of the house?

Tell us about your musical abilities, hobbies, sporting or other interests:

I would like to serve HWBC/community using my gifts/interests as above

REFEREES

Please provide contact details of two suitable people whom we can contact for references (no immediate family or close relatives please).
The first referee MUST be a church leader who knows you well. Make sure they know we will contact them. Both referees will be asked to comment on your faith so we recommend that they are both Christians, and know you well.

Referee who is a Church Leader's name: (required)

Church Leader's email: (required)

Church Leader's phone: (required)

Second Referee's name: (required)

Second Referee's email: (required)

Second Referee's phone: (required)

By submitting this form, I agree that I have read & agree to abide by the lease, the “Tenant Terms and Conditions” and the “Tenant Expectations Agreement” (when it is finalised with each household). I agree to respect the decisions made by Hawthorn West Baptist Church and its representatives, including the Youth & Young Adults Pastor, the Share House Administrator, and the household lead residents (CORs). I understand who will see the information submitted (see note above).