Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Fighting Words NI. Please complete this application form.

Name *

Address *

Postcode *

Mobile number *

Email address *

Why would you like to volunteer with Fighting Words NI? *

Please tell us about any experience you have of working with children and young people. *

Please tell us about any experience you have of volunteering.

Your general availability *

The majority of our workshops take place during the school day, however we also run workshops and writing groups after school hours, on weekends and during school holidays. Indicating your availability below does not commit or limit you to volunteering at these times but is helpful for us to get a sense of when you might be available. There is no minimum requirement to volunteer with us.

References *

Please supply the name and contact details of two referees. THESE REFEREES MUST HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS AND CANNOT BE A PARTNER OR FAMILY MEMBER.

Do you have any convictions that are not ‘protected’ (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979, as amended in 2014)? *

In order to take part in some of our events such as our after-school writing groups, you may be required to submit an application for an Access NI Enhanced check including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This applies when an activity is regulated as it involves supervising children.

Yes

Application Declaration *

Fighting Words NI is committed to protecting children and young people and keeping them safe from harm. We are also committed to promoting equality and discouraging discrimination. Staff, volunteers and artists are required to comply with our policies on Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Data Protection. (You will find a link to each of these policies in the footer of this webpage.) By submitting this form:

I declare that the information I have given is true and accurate

I give my permission that my referees may be contacted

I will uphold and support all aspects of FWNI policies as detailed above and provided in training

I understand that this information will be held confidentially and will not be used for purposes other than described

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