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Step-By-Step Guide
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Step 3: Applying to become a Volunteer
Application Forms
Most organisations will ask you to complete an application form. It will ask you for information such as your contact details, what you want to do, how long for, etc.
Depending on what you want to do, you may also be asked to:
- Provide references - usually the names of people who can comment about your suitability for voluntary work.
- Disclose any police record. This only occurs if you will be working with children or vulnerable people and, even then, only under certain circumstances. Having a police record will not necessarily bar you from working with children or other groups. It is always advisable to be honest about any criminal convictions or cautions that you may have.
- Show your driving license (if you want to be a driver).
Interview
Most organisations will want to have an informal chat. This is for them to find out about you and you to find out about them - ask any questions you need answering. Some organisations will ask you to attend a more detailed interview, so they can place you where your skills, experience or knowledge can be put to best use.
Training
Volunteers need to be trained for some jobs, to make sure that the services are kept to a high standard. You may be asked to attend a training course - it could be for one afternoon, or a series of evenings. Don't be put off by the word 'training' - it is usually fun, you'll meet other volunteers and hopefully learn a lot. Remember, nobody should be made to look foolish.
Step 4: You're ready to start
You've chosen what you want to do and you have:
- found a suitable organisation
- applied, been interviewed and accepted
- been on a training course
You should expect (as a basic minimum)
- a clear outline of tasks
- a contact person if you have any problems
- travel and out of pocket expenses
- insurance cover for the work you are doing
- contact with other staff and volunteers
- recognition and thanks
Finally, it's worth remembering...
- Volunteering should be fun and a challenge
- Hopefully you'll get a lot out of it
- Build on existing skills and develop new ones
- Have a good time
- Meet new people
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If you need any further information please contact us on 020 8613 7113 or send us an enquiry form.
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