OXFAM SHOP VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

ABOUT YOU
Full name

Address

Postcode

Home telephone Mobile

Email

Are you applying for a specific volunteer opportunity? Yes No

If you have ticked yes, please give details

Your availability Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Flexible
(please tick as AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
appropriate)

About you...

REFEREES
(Examples could include: a previous manager, support worker, landlord, tutor or another volunteer)

Full name Full name

Address Address

Postcode Postcode

Telephone Telephone

Email Email

Relationship Relationship

EMERGENCY CONTACT
Full name Telephone

Mobile Relationship

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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A) Oxfam welcomes volunteer applicants with a wide range of abilities for the skills they bring.
We aim to create a positive environment that enables all volunteers to realise their full potential. In order that we can
consider any appropriate adjustments to the volunteer environment and better support you in your role, please give
details below of any disabilities or health issues (e.g. bad back).

C) Do you deal in or sell second-hand goods? This includes online selling such as eBay.
This will not necessarily stop you from volunteering with Oxfam, however, if you have ticked yes, the
shop manager may ask you to complete a separate form.

D) What
B)age group
Under thedo you fall into?
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, do you have14-16
anyyrs 17 yrs
unspent criminal Yes No
Oxfamconvictions?
shops accept volunteer applications from individuals who
are 14 years
If you of ageticked
have or older.
yes, please summarise the details below. Having a conviction will not necessarily
stop you from volunteering, but will need to be taken into consideration when assessing your suitability.
E) Are you entitled to volunteer within the UK?
If you are from the UK, you are free to volunteer. The majority of European Union (EU) citizens are
free to volunteer within the UK. For those from outside the EU you need to check that your visa allows
you to volunteer. We advise that you contact the UK Borders and Immigration Agency to find out
about your eligibility to volunteer. Oxfam may ask to see documentation proving your eligibility to
volunteer within the UK. Oxfam is unable to sponsor volunteer visas.

DATA PROTECTION
Your details will be kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. They will be held securely and confidentially.
Yes No
They will only be accessed by authorised individuals.

I declare the information I have provided is true.

Signed
Date

WHAT NOW?
Please put this form into the envelope provided, and drop it off at the Oxfam shop. A member of the shop team will then
be in contact with you to arrange a time for you to come in and chat about your application.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION

FOR MANAGER’S USE ONLY
The shop manager may make notes in this section, during an initial chat with you. This is to ensure that Oxfam is able
to offer you a volunteering experience which suits your needs.