Volunteer Application Form

Please contact the Volunteer Service Lead if you require any support

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the The Donna Louise.Our volunteers help us to make every moment count and make a real difference to the children and families who use our services.

All documentation relating to volunteers is treated with the same level of care and confidentiality as that for paid staff.

Volunteering in the Donna Louise usually requires that you are available at least twice a month (typically a 2-4 hour slot). We ask that volunteers consider their availability when interested in roles in the house. The process of becoming a volunteer can take anywhere between 2-6 weeks depending on the role. This process requires an investment of time, money and other resources from the Donna Louise. If you do not think you can maintain a commitment to The Donna Louise for at least 6 months we ask that you consider supporting our many events and shops.

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* 1. Your Details

Name

Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Why do you want to volunteer for The Donna Louise?

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* 3. What would you like to get from your volunteering experience (choose as many that apply)

to help the families and a local children's charity

to gain skills and experience

to share my skills and experience

to meet new people

to develop my confidence/other personal attributes

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Age Range ( you must be over the age of 17 to volunteer in the Donna Louise)

17-24

25-39

40-64

65+

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* 5. Emergency Contact Details

Name

Phone Number

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* 6. If you have any specific support needs please provide us with some details

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* 7. How would you describe your ethnicity?

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* 8. Are you currently employed or studying?

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* 9. What skills/abilities do you have that you think could be useful for volunteering?

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* 10. If you have undertaken any voluntary work before please give brief details:

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* 11. Please tell us a little about your interests and hobbies

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* 12. What area of volunteering interests you the most?

housekeeping

kitchen

gardening

reception

office support

with children and families

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* 13. How often would you like to volunteer?

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* 14. What day/s and times would suit you most to volunteer?

Monday morning

Monday afternoon

Monday evening

Tuesday morning

Tuesday afternoon

Tuesday evening

Wednesday morning

Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday evening

Thursday morning

Thursday afternoon

Thursday evening

Friday morning

Friday afternoon

Friday evening

Saturday morning

Saturday afternoon

Saturday evening

Sunday morning

Sunday afternoon

Sunday evening

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* 15. We always need supporters to help at our events at the community such as our Christmas Fayre and Trentham 10km, as well as other third party events. Roles include marshalling, collections, merchandising, meet and greet and hospitality. They are a great opportunity to volunteer with your partner, colleagues, friends or older children.Would you like to be put on the mailing list to be notified of our supporter appeals?

Yes please

No thanks

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* 16. Character Reference 1 (must be a non-relative) e.g neighbour, good friend, teacher etc

Name *

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 17. Character Reference 2 (must be a non-relative) e.g neighbour, good friend, teacher etc

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 18. If you have any queries about any aspect of volunteering for The Donna Louise, please ask and we will get back to you asap.

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* 19. Declaration

I understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, the Donna Louise has the right to dismiss me from volunteering. I also understand that any volunteering role offered to me is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The level of this check will depend on the volunteer role you undertake. I believe I can regularly commit to a role in the hospice and undertake any required training of me.

I understand that by writing my name below this constitutes a legal signature confirming that the information contained in this application is true and complete.

Full Name

So what happens next? We will invite you for an informal interview if we had a role that is suitable for you is available within the next couple of weeks.

Before hospice based volunteers start they require the completion of an enhanced DBS and two character reference checks. Online Safeguarding training must also be completed.

After this is done, you will be invited for a detailed role induction (including full house tour).Training is delivered depending on the role (usually two or three evenings or one full Saturday). This is usually completed within three months of starting.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. We will contact you in the next couple of weeks to arrange to meet up and discuss opportunities in more detail.