Dear Volunteer,
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Crosscare. Crosscare is committed to the protection and welfare of young people and vulnerable adults in our care. There are a number of procedures in place to safeguarding children/vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. The first of relevance to you is the volunteer recruitment and Garda Vetting procedure.
To begin your application, you are requested to complete the following documents:
- A Volunteer Application Form
- A Vetting Invitation Form (NVB1)
- 2 Character Reference Forms (Please have these completed by someone who has known you for at least one year. References cannot be a family member, friend or neighbour).
All forms must be returned in person so please contact your Crosscare staff member to arrange to meet with them to return forms.
As part of the vetting process you must produce original identification in person. Types of I.D. required are listed attached. No other forms of I.D. will be accepted.
Please ensure you fill out all questions in the forms as incomplete forms will delay your application. If you need assistance please contact Samantha at 01-8360011.
On receipt of your application, your forms will be processed and you will be contacted by email to complete the Vetting Form online. This must be done within 30 days otherwise the process will have to begin again. Whilst your form is being processed you cannot begin volunteering but we will offer you the opportunity to participate in Child Safeguarding training. It is mandatory for all volunteers to complete child safeguarding training before taking up duties with children/young people or vulnerable adults.
Once your vetting has been completed you will receive a letter from Crosscare stating that you can proceed. This letter must be given to a committee member of the club/Summer project to confirm that you have been vetted.
Many thanks.
Ger Magee
Senior Manager
Crosscare
