We cannot pretend it is easy volunteering for Jigsaw but the personal reward is immense. Volunteers are supported and trained throughout their time with us and we do everything to take care of such precious people. Honesty, dedication and continued commitment, alongside being of good character or our basic requirements. Fill out the form to register your interest, and we will get back to you, or call the Office on 01623 232800. Jigsaw operates with just 2 employees which make volunteers a crucial part of our delivery.
This is our application form and the volunteer contract we use and can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Application to be a Jigsaw volunteer.
Date………………………………..
First name ………………………..
Last name………………………….
Gender: male/female/prefer not to say
Address …………………………………………………….
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Postcode…………………………
Email……………………………………………
Tel: (Home) …………………………………………..(Mobile) ……………………………………………………
Emergency contact details: (next of kin)……………………………………………………………………..
Date of Birth………………………………………..
Do you hold a current driving license? Yes /No
Do you have use of a car? Yes/No. [Completion of Volunteer Driver Policy Form required to carry Jigsaw Members]
Please give brief details of any previous experience which you think may be relevant.
[We train all volunteers irrespective of experience.]
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Approximately how much time are you able to offer? [We prefer a minimum of a two-hour slot regularly and telephone befriending can take place at any time. Other activities and commitment are by arrangement,
Do you consent to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure? Yes /No
Jigsaw involves working with vulnerable people and therefore, undertakes CRB checks. This does not entitle applicants to withhold information about convictions or any other circumstances that could be a safeguarding issue when applying to be a volunteer.
Please provide details of any convictions below:
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References
Please give the names and addresses of two referees. People who know you well.
or friend. [References from close relatives are not acceptable.]
Reference 1 Reference 2
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Address ………………………………………. Address ……………………………………….
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Tel: …………………………………………..…… Tel: …………………………………………..……
Email…………………………………………….. Email……………………………………………..
Relationship to you: ………………….. Relationship to you: …………………..
Declaration I understand that this volunteering work could involve me receiving confidential information and I agree not to divulge or use any information concerning any person outside Jigsaw.
On termination of volunteering, I will not contact any service user.
I agree to support the aims and objectives of Jigsaw, and confirm that the information given in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signed___________________________ Date____________________
Part 2: The Volunteer
Volunteer Agreement
I agree:
- To perform the volunteering position to the best of my ability.
- To follow the organisation’s procedures and standards, including those relating to health and safety and equal opportunities, in relation to its staff, volunteers and service users.
- To meet time commitments and standards agreed to, and to give reasonable notice so that we can make other arrangements.
- Not to divulge any information concerning any person and to not contact any service user after ending my volunteering with Jigsaw.
- To provide referees, who may be contacted, and to agree to a police CRB checks being carried out where necessary.
This agreement is binding in honour only, is not intended to form any part of a legally binding contract between us.
Volunteering and may be ended at the discretion of either party. This agreement does not represent any employment relationship now or in the future.
1. Induction and Training
- Jigsaw will provide you with a thorough induction in the work of Jigsaw Support Scheme and its staff.
- We will outline your volunteering role and the induction or training you need to meet the duties of this role.
- We will identify and provide any additional training when necessary.
2. Supervision, support and flexibility
- Jigsaw will explain the standards we would like to achieve and encourage and support all our volunteers to achieve and maintain them.
- We will provide a named person who will meet with you regularly to discuss your volunteering and any successes and problems and training.
- We will do our best to help you develop your volunteering role with us.
3. Expenses
Jigsaw will repay out-of-pocket expenses, including travel to and from home to the place of your assigned volunteering.
4. Health & Safety
Jigsaw will provide any relevant training to support our Health & Safety Policy.
5. Insurance
Jigsaw provides adequate insurance cover for volunteers whilst undertaking voluntary work approved by us.
6. Equal Opportunities
We ensure that all volunteers are treated in accordance with our equal
opportunities policy.
7. Problems
Jigsaw aims to resolve any problems, grievances or difficulties you may have as a matter of priority.
Part 2: The Volunteer
Volunteer Agreement
I agree:
- To perform the volunteering postion to the best of my ability.
- To follow the organisation’s procedures and standards, including those relating to health and safety and equal opportunities, in relation to its staff, volunteers and service users.
- To meet time commitments and standards agreed to, and to give reasonable notice so that we can make other arrangements.
- Not to divulge any information concerning any person and to not contact any service user after ending my volunteering with Jigsaw.
- To provide referees, who may be contacted, and to agree to a police CRB checks being carried out where necessary.
This agreement is binding in honour only, is not intended to form any part of a legally binding contract between us.
Volunteering and may be ended at the discretion of either party. This agreement does not represent any employment relationship now or in the future.
Signed by volunteer: ……………………………………
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Signed on behalf of Jigsaw Support Scheme:
Signature: ……………………………………………………
Date: ………………………………………
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The references are essential, and we will be required to follow them up. We will hold all details given on our computer and will be confidential under the Data Protection Act 1998. We will not release information without your agreement.