Volunteer application form – Citizens Advice LeicesterShire

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Please state your title here.

Name *

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Email

Address including postcode *

Telephone

How would you prefer to be contacted

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We normally contact volunteers by email or post, but if you would prefer another method of contact, please let us know below:

Which branch would you like to volunteer at? *

Are you interested in any particular volunteer roles?

Describe any skills you have that could be useful in the role you wish to do

For example: dealing with people face-to-face or on the phone, listening, writing/speaking another language, sign language, organisation, IT/digital/social media skills, helping people learn, databases

Tell us about what you have been doing in the last few years

For example: working, studying, bringing up children, caring for someone, volunteering, classes or training courses, community work

Tell us why you would like to volunteer for Citizens Advice

What do you think are the main problems facing your community?

Please let us know when you are available to volunteer *

Please let us know all the times when you are generally available, to help us find the best time for you to volunteer. We need volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 hours a week for at least 6 months.

Please let us know how many hours or days per week you would like to volunteer for

Are there any times when you know you will not be available, e.e. school holidays

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

Reference 1 name *

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Please give us the name and contact details of two references. Your references can be anyone who knows you well, who is not your partner or a member of your family.

How does Reference 1 know you?

Reference 1 address including post code

Reference 1 telephone

Reference 1 email *

Reference 2 name *

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Please give us the name and contact details of two references. Your references can be anyone who knows you well, who is not your partner or a member of your family.

How does Reference 2 know you?

Reference 2 address including post code

Reference 2 telephone

Reference 2 email *

Please tell us if you have any specific needs we should take into account for interview, or while you are volunteering. This information will be kept confidential.

Have you had any previous convictions not regarded as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? *

If yes, please provide details of the offense and date of conviction

Having a criminal record will not bar you from volunteering at Citizens Advice LeicesterShire. This will depend on the type of position you have applied for and the circumstances of your offense

Entitlement to work or volunteer

If you are from outside the EU/EEA, its important you check you are permitted to volunteer or carry out unpaid work, in addition to your main reason for entering the country, to avoid jeopardising your visa status

How did you find out about volunteering at Citizens Advice LeicesterShire *

If other, please tell us where you saw our advert

Do you consent for Citizens Advice LeicesterShire to store your personal information? *

I consent to my information being stored.

Citizens Advice Leicestershire processes information provided on-line, which includes your personal information, and stores this securely on a shared electronic management system accessed by members of the Citizens Advice Service. Personal information is any information which can identify you. e.g. name, address, date of birth etc. By completing and submitting this online form, you are providing consent for your personal information to be stored. If you do not wish your details to be held, please contact our telephone service on 0300 330 1025 or drop-in to your nearest Citizens Advice for advice during the opening hours shown on this website.