Volunteer Application

Forename *

Surname *

Address *

Postcode *

Mobile No *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

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

Are you over 18 years old? *

Due to the nature of our work and policies and precedures we are unable to accommodate volunteers or work experience students that are under the age of 18 years of age.

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

The RSPCA is committed 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)

Please tell us about your experience with animals. *

Please tell us about your experience in Customer Service *

Do you have a FULL/CLEAN driving licence? *

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

Have you been visited/contacted by the RSPCA Inspectors in the past? *

Please provide details *

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

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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