Volunteer Recruitment Policy

Purpose of this policy

This policy sets out our approach to recruitment of volunteers and is intended to ensure that:

• A standard approach is adopted.
• Roles are filled by applicants with the skills, experience and commitment needed.
• Our decisions are fair and based on appropriate "due diligence" checks.
• We provide equal opportunity to all candidates and respect the value of diversity

Process

• Prospective volunteers will receive an application form and an information sheet about the role.
• There may be age requirements in relation to some volunteering opportunities
• There may be a requirement to supply references or DBS checks in relation to some volunteering opportinities
• We will try to give our decision to the prospective volunteer quickly.