CONFIDENTIAL

DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY

VOLUNTEERAPPLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Diocese of Canterbury.

We expect our volunteers to demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Church of England and an ability to subscribe to the ethos and values of our Diocese.

Please complete the form and send it to Tessa Metcalfe, Human Resources Manager.If you require any assistance to complete the form, please contact Tessa and she will be happy to help.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title:
First Names:
Surname:
Home Address
Telephone No. Home: / Alternative Telephone No:
Email Address:
The name and address of your current or last employer or if you are still studying the educational establishment:
Summary of your main duties and responsibilities or details of studies:
Previous voluntary experience (including dates):
Is there a specific type of volunteer work in which you are interested?
Please tell us when you will be available to volunteer:
How often would you like to volunteer?
Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Other (please specify) 
How long would you hope to commit as a volunteer with the Diocese?
Three months Six months 1 year More than 1 year 
One off events only Don’t know as yet/will depend on other factors 
What are your reasons for wanting to volunteer?
Character Reference
Please provide us with a character reference who has known you for at least 1 year. Please note you should not be related to this person:
Name:
Relationship to you
Address:
Email Address:
Tel. No:
Emergency Contact
Please provide the name and contact details of someone that can be contacted in the unlikely case of an emergency:
Name:
Relationship to you
Address:
Tel. No:
Do you have any special requirements that we need to consider to enable you to undertake any type of volunteering?
Personal Declaration:

I hereby apply to become a volunteer for the Diocese of Canterbury and confirm that all the information provided on the form is correct. I also agree to abide to Diocesan policies and procedures while volunteering with the organization.

Signed: / Date: