Community Events Volunteer Application Form

Once completed, please return this form to:

Volunteer Coordinator (Old Windsor)

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

4 Battersea Park Road

London SW8 4AA

Or email to:

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home would not be able to give our dogs and cats the high standard of care we are so proud of without our dedicated team of volunteers. As a result, we dedicate considerable time and resources to their recruitment and training. Before completing this form, please consider whether you will be able to make the required commitmentand please make sure you truly understand what volunteering at the Home involves.

Which type of voluntary work are you applying for?

(Please tick to confirm you are applying for the Community Events Volunteer role.Mark a box by double clicking on it and selecting ‘checked’)

Community Events Volunteer (minimum of 6 events per year) based at our Battersea, Old Windsor Site
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Personal details

Title
First names
Last name
Address
Postcode
Occupation
Telephone (day)*
Telephone (evening)*
Mobile
Email
Please tick this boxto confirm you are aged 18 or over.Volunteers must be 18 or over for health and safety and insurance reasons.

In an emergency who should we contact?

Name
Relationship
Address
Postcode
Telephone*
*Please include full dialling code
Your health:
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References

Please supply the name and addresses of two references
and state in what capacity they know you (these should
not be relatives or friends)
Name
Address
Occupation
Telephone*
Email
Capacity
Name
Address
Occupation
Telephone*
Email
Capacity

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974

Please declare any unspent criminal convictions registered against you

Do you have any condition (medical or other) which may affect your ability to undertake the role or for which you will need additional support? Yes No

If yes, please give details:

Experience

Do you, or have you ever owned a dog or cat? Yes previously Yes currently No
If yes, please give brief details about these pets. (Please note, you must be comfortable around dogs of all shapes and sizes!)
Do you have previous experience in an Events or Customer Services role? If yes, please explain.

Please provide your employment history and any voluntary work for the last five years.

Please begin with your most current position:

Organisation / Position held / Dates (from–to)
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Commitment

Looking at the volunteer recruitment advertisement, please tick to confirm that you will be available for a minimum of 6 events per year:
Please indicate the events that you may be able to attend:
9-10 April All about dogs 11-15 May Royal Windsor Horse Show
21 May Muddy Dog Challenge 12 June – Cartier Polo Championships - Windsor
18 June – Englefield Green Village Fayre 25-26 June – Dog Fest – Windsor
2nd July – Fun Day – Old Windsor Coronation Cup Polo Championships - Windsor
6th Aug - Fifield Village Fun Day 13-14th Aug – Chertsey Show 27/28 Aug Royal Egham Show

Additional information

Please use this space to tell us how your circumstances will enable you to meet your volunteering commitment for at
least one year and ideally longer:

Information & Induction Date

You must be able to attend an informal Information and Induction session at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Please indicate that you will be able to attend this session.

Saturday 19th March 10am-2.30pm

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Where did you hear…

…that we are recruiting volunteers?
Our website
Word of mouth
Through contact with Battersea staff/volunteers
Other______/

Information & Induction

Please confirm that you are able to attend an Information & Induction session on Saturday 19th March(date subject to change).______
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Supporting statement

Please tell us why you would like to volunteer for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in the role of Events Volunteer. Please tell us about your skills and attributes that will assist you in this role, considering the tasks listed in the role description:
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Data protection notice

In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, I agree that Battersea Dogs & Cats Home may hold and use personal information about me for volunteering reasons and to keep in touch with me. This information will be held securely and only accessed by authorised personnel. By returning this form you consent to our processing your sensitive data (such as data relating to your health or criminal convictions) for the above purposes. You have the right to ask for a copy of your information and to correct any inaccuracies. We may monitor or record communications for training and evidential purposes. Please refer to our website, for our full statement on the use of your data.

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