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Volunteer Application Form
Contact details
Thank you for taking the time to fill in this application form for a volunteer role with ASSIST Sheffield. We are a small charity and volunteers play an essential part in the work that we do. We are committed to matching volunteers to a role in which they can develop and thrive, and ultimately make a difference in the lives of the people we support. For this reason, we kindly ask that you carefully consider the specifications and requirements of the role you are applying for, and and provide us with as much information as you can about your suitability for the role.
First Name
Last Name
Email
If you do not have an email address, please call Assist on
0300 2010072
instead of using this form.
Address line 1
Address line 2
City
Postal Code
Phone Number
Alternative phone number
How would you like to be contacted?
Phone
Email
Postal Mail
SMS
What role would you like to be considered for?
Roles include caseworker, interpreter, office admin, client support admin, IT support, Trustee, and more.
Date Application Form Received
Main Language
Other Languages
Skills and experience relevant to the role
Please tell us how you feel your skills, work experience or personal experiences make you suitable for the role(s) you are applying for. If you do not have relevant work experience or you are in education, you can tell us about any unpaid voluntary work, activism or life experiences.
Reason for Volunteering
Please give a brief reason why you would like to volunteer for ASSIST and what you would like to gain from volunteering.
How did you hear about ASSIST?
ASSIST event or stall
ASSIST speaker
ASSIST website
Hallam University
University of Sheffield
Friend / relative
VAS centre
Newspaper / radio
VAS website
Other volunteering website
Other
Prefer not to say
If you ticked "other" or "other volunteering website", please specify
Other Information
Is there anything else you would like to tell us in support of your application?
Availability
Any time
Monday AM
Monday PM
Monday Eve
Tuesday AM
Tuesday PM
Tuesday Eve
Wednesday AM
Wednesday PM
Wednesday Eve
Thursday AM
Thursday PM
Thursday Eve
Friday AM
Friday PM
Friday Eve
Saturday AM
Saturday PM
Saturday Eve
Sunday AM
Sunday PM
Sunday Eve
Please tick any times when you will (usually) be able to volunteer
References
Referee 1
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email
Referee 2
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email
Please provide contact details for two people who know you well, but are not family members. Email addresses are required. Please contact us if it is not possible for you to give the details of two referees.
Emergency contact
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Alternative Phone Number
Email
Please give the name and telephone number(s) of someone we could call in case of emergency.
Equal Opportunities
Date of birth
Do you consider yourself to be a ... ?
- Select -
Woman
Man
Other
Prefer not to say
Is your gender the same as the sex you were assigned at birth?
- Select -
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Sexual Orientation
- Select -
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Other
Prefer not to say
Religion
- Select -
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Other
None
Prefer not to say
Nationality
Ethnic Origin
- Select -
White - British
White - Irish
White - Other (please state)
Asian or Asian British - Indian
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi
Asian or Asian British - Other (please state)
Black or Black British - African
Black or Black British - Caribbean
Black or Black British - Other (please state)
Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
Mixed - White and Black African
Mixed - White and Asian
Mixed - Other (please state)
Middle eastern
Chinese
Any other background (please state)
Prefer not to say
If "other", please state:
Asylum Status
- Select -
Currently seeking asylum
Refused asylum
Refugee
None of these
Prefer not to say
Assist client status
- Select -
Have never been an ASSIST client
Current ASSIST client
Have previously been an ASSIST client
Prefer not to say
Employment Status
- Select -
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self employed
Unemployed
Student / training scheme
Primary Carer
Not working due to health reasons
Retired
Never in paid employment
Other
Prefer not to say
Education
- Select -
Educated up to age 11
Educated up to age 18
Educated after age 18
Not received formal education
Prefer not to say
Relationship to Sheffield University
- Select -
None
Current student
Graduate
Staff
Other
Prefer not to say
Extra support needs
Do you have extra support or accessibility needs for you to be able to volunteer with us?
Criminal record
- Select -
No
Yes
Prefer not to say
ASSIST is committed to being an equal opportunities charity, and we are proud of the diversity of our volunteers. We would be grateful for your responses as the information you provide can ensure we have accurate data to continue to evaluate our policies. Responses will be treated in the strictest confidence, are used for statistical analysis only and have no bearing on your application.
Date reference sent for (first referee)
Date reference sent for (second referee)