Volunteer Application Form

Restrictions on volunteering:

Le Chéile recognises that people from the helping professions and the criminal justice sector may wish to volunteer as a Mentor with us and we acknowledge this with good intent. However in order to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest, there are restrictions on volunteering for some professions. This applies to serving probation staff, court personnel, Gardai and prison officers.

Please tick to indicate you are not in one of these restricted groups.

Criminal Records:

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experiences. In line with keeping people safe and the nature of the work we do, there are a small number of offences that will exclude someone from volunteering with us and some that require a 5 year waiting period from the date of conviction. All others not listed below are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Le Cheile is required to ask about criminal records and this will happen when a volunteer applicant is invited to induction training. Vetting will take place during induction training.

Offences excluding volunteering:

Offences under the Children Act 2001
Offences which involve a child as a participant or victim
The offence relates to the ill treatment of vulnerable persons
The offence relates to the ownership, production, possession, or distribution of child pornography.
The offence relates to a crime of domestic violence or sexual offence.

Offences that require a 5 year wait period:

Where the offence relates to a crime against a person e.g. assault, harassment, or related to racism.
Where a firearm/ significant weapon was used in an offence.
Offences involving terrorism.
Offences involving serious criminal damage such as arson.
Offences of burglary, theft, fraud.
Where an offence occurred while in prison.
Where the offence relates to possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply or trafficking.
Drunk driving or other serious driving related convictions
A multiplicity of convictions over years (not just relating to one time period/event), even where they are minor/summary offences.

Please tick to confirm that you have read the above information:

Please tick the role(s) you are interested in

*Volunteer Role:

1. Personal Details

*First Name

*Last Name

Street

Area/Town

*City/County

Eircode

*Region you would like to volunteer:

Phone

Email

Gender:

Age Range:

Current Employment (if applicable):

Emergency Contact Detail

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact’s Relationship to you:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

2. Volunteering

Have you ever applied to volunteer or have volunteered with Le Chéile before?

Why would you like to volunteer:

Please tell us what experience you may bring to the role?
Here you can share your employment, skills, training, life experience or other qualifications that could help with volunteering.

Please describe what experience or personal qualities you feel you would bring to the role.

3. Availability

*Can you volunteer once a week for 2-3 hr:

*Can you give a 1 year commitment ?:

Volunteer References

Please provide the name and contact details of two responsible people willing to act as your referees. Please note that referees should not be friends or family members. Where possible we look for references from a current/most recent employer, volunteering organisation or academic institution. Le Chéile will contact referees directly if successful at interview.

Reference 1

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Occupation:

Relationship to you:

Reference 2

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Occupation:

Relationship to you:

5. Declaration

I declare that:

All information provided, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that if I break Le Chéile policy or if any conduct comes to light, which would bring my suitability to volunteer into question that I will be disengaged.
I understand I may be re-vetted at any time while volunteering with Le Chéile.
I understand that if successful at interview, Le Chéile will contact the people I have given as referees.

How did you find out about volunteering with Le Chéile?

How did you find out about volunteering:

Tell us More:

Which one?:

Where did you see it?:

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Data Privacy:

By submitting this form you are consenting to Le Chéile processing the personal data you have provided as per our privacy notice which can be found on our website. Le Chéile will keep your application until recruitment is completed. Unsuccessful applications will be retained for 6 months following decisions on applications. Information in your application may be anonymised and used for statistical or equality monitoring purposes.

Safeguarding Statement:

Le Chéile is committed to the safety and well-being of young people and vulnerable adults. Le Chéile will report to all relevant authorities any person who attempts to undertake volunteering work with Le Chéile while they are disqualified from or prohibited from being with or near young people or vulnerable adults.

Mentoring Requirements:

Because mentoring can be activity based, mentors should be in good physical health and able to manage and undertake activities with their mentee.

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