Touchstone Volunteer Application form

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Do you have a car? YesNo

Please answer the following questions.

Why do you want to volunteer at Touchstone?
You are welcome to share any details about yourself and your lived experiences you would like us to know.

Which of the following knowledge and skills do you possess?
ApproachabilityAssertivenessComputer skillsDesign skillsEmotional supportFlexibility whilst workingGood communicationMotivated and confidentKnowledge of mental health issuesKnowledge of SafeguardingListening skillsNumeracyPersonal responsibilityOrganisation and prioritisation skillsResilienceRespecting diversitySensitivity to the needs of othersWorking as a teamTime managementUse of social media

Any others?

Which of the following relevant experience do you possess?
AdministrationAdvocacyBefriendingBeing a carerCreating resources for a groupDelivering/supporting with trainingEngaging with people from different backgroundsFacilitating and/or attending community groupsEvent planningLeadershipLived experience of mental healthLived experience of support servicesSupport workPresenting to groupsPeer mentoringSpeaking multiple languagesRunning activitiesUse of social media for outreach

Any others?

Do you have any hobbies and interests you would like to share with us?

Is there anything else you want to share e.g. any support or access needs to be taken into consideration?

Which types of volunteer role/s are you interested in? For more information about our volunteer roles, please refer to our list of opportunities.
1-to-1 WorkGroup WorkAdministrationAdvocacyBefriendingSupport in the communityEvent PlanningGroup FacilitationPeer MentoringRunning Activities

Is there a volunteer role/s you are specifically interested in?*

Please state your availability for when you could volunteer.
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday

MorningsAfternoonsEveningsAll Day

Are there any other availability considerations we should know about? (e.g. childcare, working patterns, health issues)

Disclosure and Barring

Touchstone’s work involves working with vulnerable adults. Therefore, a check as to the existence and content of a criminal record will be requested from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be requested after a person has been accepted as a volunteer. Refusal to agree to a check being made could disqualify you from being considered for volunteering.

We have many volunteers and employees who have criminal convictions, and positively recruit people who do so. We consider each case on its own merits and work collaboratively to manage risk and ensure you are supported throughout the process.

You are therefore asked to sign the statement below to confirm you agree to a check being made on any criminal record you may have. Touchstone provides a social service function and is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exception) Order 1975. Because of this we ask you to disclose convictions appropriate to the role in order to volunteer with us

Your data will be stored in accordance with GDPR regulations. We have put in place security measures to prevent your personal information from being accidentally lost, used, altered, disclosed or accessed in an unauthorised way. In addition, we limit access to your personal information to those employees who have a business need to know.

Please give details on the application form of all convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings below. If applying for admin volunteer role, please only disclose unspent convictions. For all other roles, both spent and unspent.

By signing the application form, I agree, if I am accepted to become a Touchstone Volunteer, to checks being made with the Disclosure and Barring Service for any record of convictions or cautions against me. I am aware that such information as appropriate for Enhanced Disclosures will be available.

References

Please give the name and address of two people who would be willing to act as referees (please be aware that family members cannot be a reference):

I declare that the information given in this form is correct and true, to the best of my knowledge.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring for Volunteers Project

We ask for this information because we try to ensure that our services are fair and equal to all. We monitor so that we can get a more accurate picture of the diverse people that we work with.

What is your preferred title?
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What is your gender identity?
WomanManNon-binaryOther Trans IdentityPrefer not to state

Is your gender identity the same as the gender you were assigned at birth?
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What is your ethnic background?
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How did you hear about Touchstone Volunteering Project? E.g. Leaflet, Facebook, Instagram, word of mouth.

Emergency Contact Details

Please give the details of an individual that can be contacted in case of emergency.