hereby authorize El Calvario United Methodist Church (the “Church”) and/or its agents to make an independent investigation of my background, references, character, past employment, education, criminal, or police records, including those maintained by both public and private organizations and all public records for the purpose of confirming the information contained on my Application and/or obtaining other information, which may be material to my qualifications as a volunteer or for employment now, and if applicable, during the tenure of my volunteering or employment with the Church. I release the Church and/or its agents, and any person or entity which provides information pursuant to this authorization, from any and all of the above referenced sources used. This form and the information contained in it will be kept in a confidential file to protect your privacy.