Volunteer Application Form

Forename

Surname *

Address *

Postcode *

Telephone No

Mobile No

Email Address

Date of Birth (optional)

For insurance purposes we would like to ask you the following:

Are you under 18 years old?

Are you over 85 years old?

The RSPCA wholehearedly supports the principle of equal opportunities and opposes all forms of unfair discrimination.

The RSPCA is comitted to safeguarding vulnerable supporters.

If you are applying for a specific volunteering vacancy, please state which role

Volunteers Interest - Please tick the areas you are interested in (you may choose more than one)

When are you available for volunteering? (you may choose more than one)

Please describe any skill or experience you have that would help you in the volunteering role(s) you are interested in.

Please tell us why you are interested in volunteering for the RSPCA

Please let us know where you heard about volunteering for the RSPCA

How we use your information

The RSPCA uses the personal data (as defined by Data Protection Act 1998) for the purpose of achieving its animal welfare objectives. This might involve specifically:

Keeping administrative records
Contacting you in the future about other volunteering opportunities

Your telephone number or email address will only be used to contact you in relation to your volunteering.

Eligibility to volunteer in the UK

By completing this form I confirm that I am eligible to volunteer in the UK and understand that I am applying for non-remunerated, voluntary role. If you are from outside the EU or European Economic Area we advise you refer to the UK Border Agency website for information about you eligibility to volunteer in the UK. www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Is the applicant over 18 years of age? *

I confirm I am the parent/guardian of the person mentioned above and I consent to them volunteering with the RSPCA.

Name of parent/guardian

Contact number

Have you been convicted of any offence which is not considered 'spent' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?

If you have ticked yes we will ask you to complete a declaration form which we will send separately. This will not necessarily preclude you from volunteering with the RSPCA.

Referees

Please supply details of two people we can contact for a confidential reference. If possible, one of these should be a professional referee such as a current or previous employer or school teacher.

Please ensure that you have asked your referees’ permission to provide their contact details and for us to contact them.

First Referee Name

First Referee Address

First Referee Postcode

First Referee Telephone

First Referee Email

First Referee - Relationship to you

Second Referee Name

Second Referee Address

Second Referee Postcode

Second Referee Telephone

Second Referee Email

Second Referee - Relationship to you

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form

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