Volunteer Programme
Dear Volunteer,
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Crosscare. Crosscare is the social support agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin and we are committed to the protection and welfare of young people and vulnerable adults in our care. There are a number of procedures in place in Crosscare to safeguard children/vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. The first of relevance to you is the volunteer recruitment and Garda Vetting procedures.
To begin your application you are requested to complete the following documents contained in this pack:
- A Volunteer Application Form
- A Garda Vetting Invitation Form
You are also provided with two Character and Personal Reference Forms. Please have someone you have known for at least one year complete these forms. Please note the referees cannot be a family member, friend or neighbour.
All forms must be returned in person so please make an appointment to meet the local Crosscare Service staff member outlined below. As part of the Garda Vetting process you are asked to produce identification in person in accordance with the 100 point system (included in the pack). At least one of these should be photographic e.g. x1 Passport (70 points) and x1 Utility bill (35 points). Please ensure to bring these original documents with you to your appointment.
Once this information is processed you will then receive an email from the National Vetting Bureau with your online Garda Vetting application form. You must provide a valid email address. If you do not have your own email address you can provide any email that you are happy for your form to be sent to. This can be the email of a friend or family member or one can be provided for you by the organisation requesting the vetting. If you do not complete this within 30 days the form becomes invalid and you will have to reapply.
If you need further assistance or information please contact:
Crosscare Local Contact– Emma Campbell, The Boylan Centre, Sussex Street, Dun Laoghaire. Tel: 01 2844085 (Ext 0)
Crosscare Head Office–Samantha Brazil, Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, Dublin3. Tel: 01 8360011