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.
Name(Required)
Date of birth
Email(Required)
Phone(Required)
Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Postcode
Preferred contact method(Required)
How did you hear about us?(Required)
For example 'mum' or 'friend'
Please provide details of who to contact in an emergency.
Emergency contact name(Required)
Phone
Relationship
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.
Referee 1 name
Referee 1 email address
Referee 1 phone number
Referee 1 relationship
How is the referee known to you? For example 'former employer', 'tutor', or 'neighbour'.
Referee 2 name
Referee 2 email address
Referee 2 phone number
Referee 2 relationship
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.
Do you have any access requirements which might require Possability People to make reasonable adjustments for you to volunteer with us?(Required)
If yes, please give brief details
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.
Greeting people(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Helping at meetings(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Helping people one-to-one(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Getting out and about(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using the phone(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using email(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using the internet(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using social media(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using Microsoft Word(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using Microsoft Excel(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Using databases(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Volunteering in a team(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Volunteering remotely(Required)
- Not interested / don't want to do
- Might like to learn this / not done much before
- Some experience / would like to improve this
- Experienced / happy to do this
Is there a specific role or project you're interested in?(Required)
- Yes
- No
If yes, which one?
Do you have any hidden talents?(Required)
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?
Why do you want to volunteer?(Required)
What do you hope to gain from the experience and contribute to the service? Include any knowledge or experience of disability issues if applicable
Do you have any previous experience of volunteering?(Required)
What did you do? When was it? What did you gain from it?
What is your availability?(Required)
Which days of the week? Mornings? Afternoons?
Any comments about availability
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.
Have you ever been found guilty of a criminal offence?(Required)
- Yes
- No
If yes, please give details below
If you are from outside the UK do you have a visa to show you are able volunteer in the UK?(Required)
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable, I am a UK citizen
Please confirm you have the correct Visa (this should be a Tier 4 Visa.) and have the right to volunteer in the UK. Please bear in mind any other work/volunteer hours you are doing. We will ask to see the visa.(Required)
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable, I am a UK citizen
Any other information relevant to your application
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.
How old are you?
Are your day to day activities limited due to being a disabled person?
- Yes - a little
- Yes - a lot
- No
If yes, what is your type of impairment? Please tick all that apply
- Physical
- Sensory
- Learning
- Mental health
- Long standing illness
- Developmental condition
If you wish, you may say more about your disability, and what adjustments we might need to make in order to allow you to make the best use of our services:
Are you a carer?
- Yes
- No
If yes, who do you care for?
- Parent
- Child
- Partner / spouse
- Other family member
- Friend
- Other
Sexual orientation
- Straight / heterosexual
- Gay man
- Lesbian
- Bisexual
- Other
Gender
- Female
- Male
- Other
Do you identify as the gender assigned at birth?
- Yes
- No
What is your religion or belief?
- Christian
- Muslim
- Jewish
- Hindu
- Sikh
- Jain
- Buddhist
- Pagan
- Humanstic
- Agnostic
- Atheist
- None
- Other
How would you describe your ethnic origin?
- White UK
- White Irish
- Gypsy or Irish Traveller
- White - any other background
- Black African
- Black Carribean
- Black - any other background
- Bangladeshi
- Indian
- Pakastani
- Arab
- Chinese
- Any other Asian background
- Mixed - Black African and White
- Mixed - Black Caribbean and White
- Mixed - Asian and White
- Mixed - any other mixed background
Are you currently serving in the UK Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the UK Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
Are you a member of a current service person's immediate family?
- Yes
- No
Do you have access to the internet?
- Yes
- No
Email
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