Individual Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ardoch. Please note that Ardoch’s Equal Opportunity Policy guidelines apply to the consideration of all information given.

Ardoch volunteering requires a minimum two hourly commitment for the same time each week for a minimum of six months.

All volunteering takes place Monday – Friday during school hours.

Ardoch volunteers must be over the age of 18.

Ardoch’s Education Volunteer role cannot be considered as tertiary placement for university students.

Ardoch requires that you complete the following prior to your volunteering experience:

Phone interview
Online training/Full day on site training
Police check
Reference checks
Working With Children check
Child safety and code of conduct to be signed

Please note that school requirements change and we may not be able to accept all applicants. Ardoch reserves the right to alter this screening process as necessary to protect the best interests of children.

Personal information provided by you is subject to Ardoch’s Privacy Policy, which is available here. From time to time as an Ardoch volunteer you will receive Ardoch communications updating you on our work. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

As an Ardoch volunteer you are covered by Ardoch’s Public Liability Insurance. If you experience an accident or injury, whilst volunteering for Ardoch, you must let Ardoch know by email or phone immediately.

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Do you have any disability, illness or injury which may limit your ability to perform the role? Ardoch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Ardoch values and to providing a work environment that is safe and supportive, that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying, and where all individuals associated with Ardoch treat each other with respect. *

Ardoch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Ardoch values and to providing a work environment that is safe and supportive, that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying, and where all individuals associated with Ardoch treat each other with respect. Are you under investigation for any criminal offences or have you previously been convicted of any criminal offences? *

Child Protection Policy

Ardoch actively promotes the protection and wellbeing of children and young people. In accordance with Ardoch’s Child Safety Policy, we request that volunteer applicants disclose the details of any past charges and/ or criminal offences for which they are currently under investigation. An applicant will not be automatically precluded from a volunteer placement on the basis of having a criminal record. Ardoch will examine the relevance of an individual’s particular record in relation to the requirements of the volunteer role. All information supplied by the applicant will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Referees

Please provide the names of two referees who have known you personally (other than relatives) for a minimum of twelve months. In selecting your referees, please select people who are able to speak objectively about your suitability for the position.

Referee 1

Referee 1 Name *

Referee 1 Occupation *

Referee 1 Relationship to you *

Referee 1 Contact Number *

Referee 1 Email *

Referee 2

Referee 2 Name *

Referee 2 Occupation *

Referee 2 Relationship to you *

Referee 2 Contact Number *

Referee 2 Email *

Are you interested in volunteering in any of our other education programs (Learning Through Lunch/ Mock Interviews/Speed Careers)? This would involve a two hours in a single day.’ If yes, we will contact you with further information. *

Please read our Content Permission Policy. I give permission for the Content (including images and film footage in which I appear, and letters or blogs either I have written or that have been written to me), to be used by Ardoch for publications and public relations activities, in accordance with Ardoch's Content Permissions Policy.*

Please read our Content Permission Education Volunteer Policy. I give permission for the Content (including images and film footage in which I appear, and letters or blogs either I have written or that have been written to me), to be used by Ardoch for publications and public relations activities, in accordance with Ardoch's Content Permissions Policy. *

All education volunteers will be added to our database to receive communications from Ardoch including newsletters, information about our events and fundraising activities and other Ardoch updates. Would you like to receive this information? *

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Ardoch is always looking for ways to improve. Please help us by completing the following questions.

How did you find out about Ardoch? *

We understand that every person has a different motivation to volunteer. Why do you volunteer? Please choose one which fits you best. *

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Individual Volunteer Application

Declaration*

Personal Details

Contact Details

Do you have a Working with Children Check (WWCC) card?*

Emergency Contact

Are You Currently*

Do you speak any languages other than English? *

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