Volunteer Application Form

Email Address *

Title *

Other Title (Please specify) *

First Name *

Surname *

Preferred Pronoun *

Other Preferred Pronoun (Please specify)*

Birth Date *

Gender Identity *

Other Gender (Please specify) *

Ethnic Origin *

Ethnic Origin (Please specify) *

Employment Status *

Other Employment Status (Please specify) *

Current Employment Details *

Current Education Details *

Phone Number *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

City *

Other City

County *

Country *

Post Code *

Do you have any disability e.g., mobility difficulties, epilepsy, diabetes, sensory impairment, depression, etc, you want New Bridge to know about?

Yes

No

Disability Details

Do you have special requirements you will need to take into account in interview

Yes

No

Specific requirements details

New Bridge is committed to the fair treatment of staff volunteers and prisoners. We recognise the contribution that all people can make to the organisation and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates including those with criminal records. We understand that potential volunteers who have criminal records may be reluctant to apply for voluntary work where this would involve the disclosure of their record. In most circumstances, criminal records do not need to be disclosed in order to volunteer with New Bridge - the exception to this is when a volunteer befriends a Category A prisoner, which requires a police identity check before visits can take place.

We recognise that leaving prison and reintegrating back into society on release can be a difficult time, so ask that volunteers have two years clear of any supervision or detention before applying to become a befriender. This is because the people we support need to be able to rely on their volunteer being dependable and consistent in their interactions.

Pre-conviction details

How did you hear about New Bridge? *

Other Source (Please specify) *

University Name *

Please provide the names and contact details of two referees (not close family members or partners please) who can comment on your suitability, skills and abilities for this role and who have known you longer than two years. One of your referees should be your current or most recent employer.

Referee 1

Title *

Other Title (Please specify) *

First Name *

Surname *

Email Id *

Phone Number *

Relationship to Referee *

Referee 2

Title *

Other Title (Please specify) *

First Name *

Surname *

Email Id *

Phone Number *

Relationship to Referee *

1. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this Application Form is true and accurate. The information requested in this application will be used only for the purpose of determining my suitability as a New Bridge Volunteer and I understand that if it subsequently discovered that any statement I have provided is false or misleading my voluntary position may be terminated without notice. *

2. New Bridge employs a continuous Volunteer selection process and I understand that my application may be discontinued at any stage during this process should I be deemed unsuitable for this role. I am aware that I will only become an accredited New Bridge Volunteer and be able to commence befriending/mentoring a prisoner following successful completion of the following:
1) Application Form
2) Interview
3) Two satisfactory references
4) Attendance at training session *

3. I understand that I am required to disclose ALL criminal convictions, cautions or pending court cases *

4. I agree with Privacy Policy*

Personal Details

Contact Information

Additional Information

Why New Bridge?

Referee Details

Referee 1

Referee 2