Application form

Volunteer application

  • Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Possability People.
  • We rely upon volunteers to ensure that the services for disabled people, their families, friends and carers continue to be delivered.
  • When you volunteer with us you will receive support, encouragement and appreciation
  • You can find out more about our volunteering for us and roles available on our website, but please contact us if you would like any information or wish to discuss volunteering in more detail.
  • A Word version of this form is available on our website or by contacting us. If you need the form in a different format please contact us on volunteer@possabilitypeople.org.uk.
  • For example 'mum' or 'friend'
  • Please provide details of who to contact in an emergency.
  • For example 'mum' or 'friend'
  • Please provide details of 2 referees. At least 1 should be a professional reference, such as from work, volunteering or education. Don't worry if you can't name any referees just yet, as we can discuss this with you and look at options.
  • How is the referee known to you? For example 'former employer', 'tutor', or 'neighbour'.
  • How is the referee known to you? For example 'former employer', 'tutor', or 'neighbour'.
  • Possability People welcomes applications from disabled people and all of our Brighton offices are wheelchair accessible. We can make adaptations for volunteers and will discuss this with you during the assessment process and throughout your time with us.
  • Examples of reasonable adjustments might include; having a screen reader, using a height adjustable desk, not using the phone, volunteering on a day when the office is quiet.
  • We'd like to learn a bit more about you so we can identify volunteering opportunities that match your skills and interests.
  • Please answer the questions below, there are no right or wrong answers, so do answer honestly.
  • Are you a brilliant baker? Are you great at growing veggies? Can you stilt walk and play guitar? Maybe you’re a whizz at maths or can strip a car engine in under an hour?
  • What do you hope to gain from the experience and contribute to the service? Include any knowledge or experience of disability issues if applicable
  • What did you do? When was it? What did you gain from it?
  • Which days of the week? Mornings? Afternoons?
  • Where relevant, we will complete a DBS check for you, renewed every 2 years. Usually this is a basic level check, unless you are conducting home visits or working with clients on an on-going or one to one basis; in this case an Enhanced Level check will be needed.
  • For Enhanced Level roles, the post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information when asked about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act. Any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Information given will be completely confidential and you can view a copy of our Recruitment of Ex-offenders policy.
  • We will be in touch soon to discuss our current volunteering opportunities with you.
  • If you have any questions in the meantime please email us on volunteer@possabilitypeople.org.uk or call us on 01273 89 40 40
  • Thanks again for your interest in volunteering with Possability People.
  • It would be really helpful if you could answer the questions below to assist us with our equalities monitoring.
  • These questions are optional and can be left blank if you prefer.
  • This information is confidential. If you require this publication in an alternative format please contact us to discuss your needs.
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