Kinfire Youth and Kinfire Kids Application Form 2026

Kinfire Youth and Children's Application Form

Join the KINFIRE Youth or KINFIRE Children team for Kinfire 2025We would love you to join us as part of the team at Kinfire 2026

Kinfire will run from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th August 2026 and is based at the Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Rd, Kilkenny, R95 CF61

Kinfire exists to serve the church across Ireland by running an annual event that resources, trains and encourages Christians and churches to reach the world for Christ. We would be delighted if you were able to come and help serve our guests with that goal in mind.

Please complete the form below making sure to select the area you wish to serve.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THEIR REFERENCE FORMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THEIR NOMINATED REFEREE.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in the team of your choice but we will do our best, considering your gifts and experience as well as the event's needs.

What do you need?

A love of Christ and His people and to be committed to a lifestyle in keeping with biblical principles.
To agree with Kinfire's Vision and Values
To agree with this statement of belief
The willingness to leave aside any denominational emphasis.
Commitment to pray for Kinfire – before and during the event.
Ability to serve in a team and respond positively to leadership.
The appropriate physical resilience to cope with the demands of the role.
Be over 18 years of age.
Provide details of two referees.
Be willing to undertake a Garda Vetting (background check) if required.
Contribute financially towards Kinfire. Many volunteers choose to pay full price with the desire to support the festival, if this is an issue there is a reduced fee of €100 to help cover costs.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Date of Birth*

Date

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Gender*

MaleFemale

Which local church to you attend*

Summarises the Gospel in a short paragraph*

Outline your Testimony in a brief paragraph*

Please Describe Your Experience in Kids/Youth Ministry:*

Are There Any Particular Gifts Or Talents That You Are Willing To Use To Benefit The Children & Young People?E.g., Music, Craft, Bible Teaching, games etc.*

Do you have any personal, health or dietary needs you feel it would be helpful for your team leader to know? (confidential)*

Did you volunteer at Kinfire last year?*

YesNo

If yes, which team did you serve on?

Which team would you most like to serve on?*

KidsYouth

Which age group would you like to work with this year?*

Kinfire Kids - Little Lights (3½–5 yrs)Kinfire Kids - Bright Sparks (5–7 yrs)Kinfire Kids - Fireflies (7–9 yrs)Kinfire Kids - Trailblazers (9–12 yrs)Kinfire Youth 12-14 (Junior cycle/1st -3rd Year)Kinfire Youth 15-18 (Senior Cycle/ 4th Year +)

Email

example@example.com

I will be staying offsite

Yes

Dietary requirements

Gluten FreeDiary FreeVegetarianVegan

What is your T-shirt size?*

Emergency Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Emergency Contact Phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Emergency Contact Relationship*

Church/Small Group Leader Name*

First NameLast Name

Referee 1 Email*

example@example.com

Church/Small Group Leader Name*

First NameLast Name

Referee 2 Email*

example@example.com

The referees I have provided is happy to be contacted by Kinfire*

Yes

Please confirm that you are happy to be Garda Vetted to serve at Kinfire?*

YesNo

Were you Garda Vetted to serve at Kinfire last year?*

YesNo

I confirm that nothing in my personal or professional background deems me unsuitable for the role, which involves working with children.*

I agreeI disagree

I am happy to partake in the required Safeguarding training for my volunteer role and to sign an acceptance of the child safeguarding procedures and code of behaviour contract*

YesNo

Have you ever been convicted of a Criminal offence or been the subject of a caution or bound over order? If yes, please list the nature and date(s) of the offence below

I agree and affirm the above statement and would like to continue with my application*

I understand and agree that my data will be stored on the Kinfire database and passed on to the relevant team leader *

Yes

Ticket*

Vounteer TicketKinfire will provide you with food, a bed in a shared Dorm, a T-shirt & festival access.

€100

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Credit Card

Kinfire Youth and Children's Application Form

Team

Accommodation and Food

Opting out or staying off site

References

Garda vetting

Statement of Faith:

Volunteer Payment

Credit Card