Volunteer Application Form

Please take time to read background information about us on our website www.madeinhackney.org in particular our Food Policy. Feel free to continue answers to any questions on a separate sheet if necessary. If you find the form difficult to understand or complete, please visit or phone us at Made in Hackney.

Personal Information

Title: Mr /Mrs /Miss /Ms /Other (please state) ………………………….

Name: ……………………………………………………………………………......

Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

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Date of Birth: ………………………………………………………….………………….

Home Telephone: ………………………………… Mobile: ……………………

Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………

Which volunteer role (s) are you interested in? eg. hosting our cookery classes, leading a Sunday community class, becoming a Project Apprentice or other ?

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Have you any previous volunteer experience? If so please describe

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Why do you want to volunteer at Made in Hackney?

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Describe any relevant skills and experience you have. Include Education and Training (eg. qualifications, languages you speak) and experience related to food, nutrition, growing food. This could include paid or unpaid work, training or life experience.

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Are there any specific needs you would like us to take into account? (eg. Disability)

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What do you think are some of the main issues and challenges facing our target beneficiaries?

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Please indicate when you are available to volunteer (days, evenings, weekends)

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Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

Do you have the right to work in the UK? YES / NO

Made in Hackney will require proof of this during the recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1994

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? YES/NO

If yes, please give brief details

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Declaring a conviction will NOT automatically stop you from becoming a volunteer at Made in Hackney

References

Please give the names and address of two people, other than your family, who can tell us about you, e.g. employer, teacher or someone who knows you well.

Name: ……………………………...... Name: ……………………………………….……

Address: ……………………………….. Address: …………………………………………

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Postcode: ……………………………… Postcode: ……………………………………….

Signature: ……………………..……… Date: ………………..………………………………

Please attach your CV to these sheets (if you have one, or a URL to your LinkedIn profile)

Please return this form to: