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Personal Details (Hospice Volunteers 21yrs)

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

Telephone Number

Address Information

Street Address *

Town *

County *

Country *

Postcode *

Skills and Qualifications

Please tell us why you want to volunteer for Derian House? *

Please tell us about any skills, experience, or personal qualities you have that you feel would be helpful in this role , whether gained through work, volunteering, or everyday life. *

Why do you think you’d enjoy or be well-suited to this volunteer role? *

Do you have any qualifications or training that you think would help you in this role? *

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order

Derian House Children’s Hospice complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and treats all applicants fairly. We will not discriminate unfairly against anyone based on a conviction or other information revealed in a criminal record check.

This role requires a DBS check at the level relevant to the position (Basic for Retail, Standard or Enhanced for Hospice volunteering). Checks are only carried out once suitability has been confirmed through the recruitment process.

At interview, or in a separate discussion, we will have an open conversation about any offences or other matters relevant to the role. Failure to disclose directly relevant information may result in withdrawal of a volunteer offer.

Please indicate if you have any spent cautions or convictions. (This information will only be used if you are successful in your application when the relevant DBS check is completed). * Yes No

Reference Details

All volunteer appointments are subject to satisfactory reference checks.

Please provide details of two referees who must have known you for at least two years, preferably in a work, education, or volunteer context. (Family members or Derian House staff cannot be accepted).

References will only be requested if your application is successful.

Reference One:

Full Name (Not a family or Derian House staff member) *

How do you know this person? (e.g. former Manager, College Tutor) *

Email (Mandatory as reference requests are emailed) *

Contact Number *

Reference Two:

Full Name (Not a family or Derian House staff member) *

How do you know this person? (e.g. former Manager, College Tutor) *

Email (Mandatory as reference requests are emailed) *

Contact Number *

Important Information

I am applying for a voluntary position with Derian House Children's Hospice. I understand, should I be successful, that we have not entered into an employment contract and the terms are not legally binding.

I confirm that the information given on this form is correct and complete. I understand that any information later discovered to be incorrect may result in the termination of any arrangements made.

I agree that Derian House Children's Hospice may hold and use personal information and they will be retained in accordance with relevant Data Protection Legislation.

I have read the Privacy Policy available online (www.derianhouse.co.uk).

If I am accepted, I confirm that I will comply with Derian's Policies and Procedures where relevant and uphold the values of Derian House Children's Hospice.

I agree to all of the above statements *

Do you currently work for us? * Yes No

Do you currently access the services of Derian House? * Yes No

I confirm that I am 21 years (or over) * Yes No

How did you hear about this volunteering role?

Derian House complies with the codes of practice issued by the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998. All information given will be treated as confidential and will only use that information for the purpose in which it is provided for and the information provided is correct. Derian House is committed to the principals of equal opportunities and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information.

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Job Details

Job Title: Collection Box Volunteer
Job Reference: FL1533647ChoCBV
Location: Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Salary:

Collection Box Volunteer (21yrs & Over)

Love getting out and about in your community? Want a flexible way to make a real difference?

Derian House has collection boxes placed in businesses across Chorley and surrounding areas. These little boxes play a big role in raising vital funds and awareness for our children’s hospice services.

To keep this support flowing, our boxes need to be collected, replaced, and returned to our Fundraising Team on a regular basis.

We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and professional volunteers to help with this important fundraising and community facing role. You’ll be a local ambassador - building relationships with our collection box hosts and keeping them connected with the latest Derian news.

This is a perfect opportunity for an individual (or a pair of friends!) looking for a flexible role that fits around other commitments.

What you’ll do:

Look after charity collection boxes in local shops and venues

Build friendly connections with local businesses

Collect and replace boxes when they’re full

Help identify new locations where a box could be placed

What you will need:

Good knowledge of local areas to Derian House

Reliable, trustworthy and organised

Friendly, confident, and comfortable chatting with a variety of people

Ability to drive (full, clean driving licence)

What’s in it for you?

Gain experience working within our Fundraising Team

Know you’re making a real difference to our babies, children, young people and their families

Meet other Derian volunteers at events and make new friends

Every coin collected helps support babies, children, and young people who rely on Derian House.

Time commitment:

Monday to Friday - flexible hours available.

Training:

Full site induction & mandatory online annual training will be provided

Please note:

The minimum age for volunteering in this role is 21 years.

We ask all applicants to disclose, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions in advance of a DBS check.

All volunteers are required to wear a uniform, which will be provided free of charge.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Help turn small change into life changing care.

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