Volunteer Application Form

Please fill in the below form and note the following.

Data Protection

We are legally obliged to hold certain information about you, such as address details, next of kin and hours of work. Your personal information will only be used by Swanage Pier and will not be passed to any other organisation. You are entitled to see the specific information we hold, relevant to you.

Policies and Procedures

Staff and volunteers are expected to make themselves aware of all relevant policies and procedures which are readily available. Please ask your line manager for further information.

Training

All volunteers will receive induction training and in order to comply with legislation volunteers will be required to attend mandatory training (e.g fire procedure, moving & handling, health and safety, food safety)

DBS Checks

In line with national guidelines, some posts will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

How/where did you hear about volunteer work for Swanage Pier?

What attracted you to become a volunteer for Swanage Pier?

Are you presently in paid employment?

Please give brief details of current / previous employment and any qualifications?

Have you been a volunteer for another organisation? If yes, please provide brief details:

Do you have any special skills or areas of expertise e.g office/administration skills, fundraising experience, retail trade, catering, professional training etc?

Do you hold a first aid certificate?

Which areas are you most interested in?

Gate

Shop

Maintenance

Events

Education

Giving Talks

Please state your availability:

Weekday Morning

Weekday Afternoons

Weekend Morning

Weekend Afternoons

Evenings

Special Events

When are you not available?

Referees - please give the name, address, contact number and email of two people who know you well (not partners/spouses)

Second Reference

First Reference - Relationship to applicant

Second Reference - Relationship to applicant

Swanage Pier may arrange for photographs or videos to be taken of events or activities, which will be published on the website and social media channels. If you consent to your data being shared in this way, please tick the relevant box.

Yes

I declare that I have read all the above notes and that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Yes

Next of Kin (include contact address & telephone number)

Date of Birth (optional)

If you are a human, ignore this field

The Swanage Pier Trust, Marine Villas, High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP / 01929 425 806 / Registered charity no. 290397