Volunteer application form

[Guest]

Hi, does anyone have an application form that they use for volunteers that they are willing to share?

 

Thanks

 

[FSFRebecca]

I would use the same application form as I would for any member of staff. I still want all my volunteers to tell me all about themselves and, from a safeguarding point of view, I would still want to know their employment history etc. The fact that they are voluntary only means I am not including them in my ratios - I still need to know all about them.

[Guest]

Thanks, fair point.

 

My understanding though was that a volunteer could count in ratios provided they are DBS checked?

[FSFRebecca]

Yes, you can use volunteers in the ratio (Statutory Framework safeguarding and welfare requirements para 3.29), however, at my nursery we choose not to (which is what I meant when I said "I am not using them in my ratios"). Hope that helps

[louby loo]

I would use the same application form as I would for any member of staff. I still want all my volunteers to tell me all about themselves and, from a safeguarding point of view, I would still want to know their employment history etc. The fact that they are voluntary only means I am not including them in my ratios - I still need to know all about them.

 

Yes, this is what we do now. As you say from a safeguarding view point you still need the same background history.

[SDPlaygroup]

Am just about to embark using a volunteer and this has all been really helpful, thank you