Kennels Front of House Volunteer

Application

Once completed, please return this form via 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 commitment (on cold wet days as well as sunny ones!) and please make sure you truly understand what volunteering at the Home involves.

To fill in the boxes when asked on this application form simply double-click on a box and change the ‘Default value’ to “Checked” If you cannot do this please highlight or indicate in some way that you have marked the box

Which volunteer role are you applying for?

Please mark the box to confirm you are applying for the Kennels Front of House Volunteer role at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London (2016)

Personal details

Title
First names
Last name
Address
Postcode
Occupation
Telephone (day)*
Telephone (evening)*
Mobile
Email
Please mark this box to 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

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

This role typically requires you to be on your feet in our Cattery for the duration of your shift. You may also have to assist reception staff in tidying or reordering the shop. 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

We would like to learn about your experience with dogs and/or cats.

Do you have previous experience in a customer service or front of house role? Yes No
If yes, please give brief details:
Do you, or have you ever owned a or cat? Yes previously Yes currently No
If yes, please give brief details about these pets, including breed, length of ownership,
temperament and any behavioural issues you might have encountered:

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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Availability
Your volunteering commitment
The role will be on-going and for four hours a week, on the same day every week. Please mark any and all shifts you would be happy to commit to volunteering every week. Please note that only one shift will be allocated per successful applicant.
Monday : 12pm to 4pm
Tuesday : 12pm to 4pm
Wednesday : 12pm to 4pm
Thursday : 12pm to 4pm
Friday : 12pm to 4pm
Saturday : 12pm to 4pm
Sunday : 12pm to 4pm
Please ensure you are able to commit to this shift on the same day, on a weekly basis.
If your application is shortlisted we will ask you to come to an interview on the week commencing 1st August 2016.
If you are successful, you will need to attend a training session on Tuesday 9th August 2016 (times to be confirmed). In order to be considered for the role, please mark the box to confirm you will be able to attend, many thanks:
Tuesday 9th August 2016

If you are successful we will be looking for volunteers to start the week commencing the 15th August 2016.

Additional information

Please use this space to tell us how your circumstances will enable you to meet your volunteering commitment for at
least six months and ideally longer:
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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 ______
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Supporting statement

Please tell us why you would like to volunteer for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in the role of Cattery Front of House Volunteer. Please tell us about your skills and attributes that will assist you in this role:
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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, www.battersea.org.uk, for our full statement on the use of your data.

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