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Volunteering

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How can I help?
There are many ways to help. We are currently looking for volunteers. You could become:
- an instructor
- a course helper
- a fundraiser
- a Trustee
- admin support
- a committee member
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What experience do I need?
- NONE!
- All training can be provided
- Friendliness, approachability and enthusiasm essential
- A passion to support the people of Herefordshire in developing the skills that could help save a life
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How do I become a volunteer?
Our volunteers come from many walks of life and are of all ages.

Currently we have volunteers from teaching, IT, business owners, students, nursing, and other voluntary work. Some have been personally impacted by the need to save a life themselves.

However they all have the same aim – to save lives.

To become a volunteer, all you need to do is:
- chat with the coordinator
- attend a Heartstart course
- complete an application form (below)
- complete any training required
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Why volunteer?
Herefordshire Heartstart is a charity. Our volunteers enable us to teach life-saving skills to members of the public for free.

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Heartstart Volunteer Application Form

Name:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

Role(s):

Reason(s) for volunteering:

How did you learn about volunteering for Herefordshire Heartstart?

Please tell us about any relevant qualifications you may have. E.g First aid certificates, teaching qualification, healthcare qualification etc.

Are these qualifications in date?

Please tell us about any skills, interests, hobbies or previous experience relevant to volunteering for Herefordshire Heartstart.

Would you be prepared to undertake relevant training provided by Herefordshire Heartstart?

How much time do you think you would be able to give to Herefordshire Heartstart as a volunteer?

References - Herefordshire Heartstart prefers to have two references for each volunteer, who have known you for some time. These should not be members of your own family. This information is for internal reference only and is a safeguard for the people with whom you will be working. If by any chance you are unable to provide current references or names of referees, please let us know, we will be happy to discuss this and assist if we can.

Reference 1 - Name:

Reference 1 - Email:

Reference 2 - Name:

Reference 2 - Email:

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Do you have DBS certificate updated in last 3 years?

We may require a DBS records check for some types of volunteering. Do you give permission for this?

Data Protection - Herefordshire Heartstart is aware of current and future data protection legislation. We will hold your personal data securely for the sole purpose of processing your application. We will not share your details with any other organisation. We will destroy the document on the mutual decision of whether to proceed. If you would like to view, amend or delete your data at any time, please contact the Charity Organiser by email: info@herefordshireheartstart.org or telephone 0845 60 60 654. By submitting the form, you give consent to hold your data for a defined period of time only.

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Volunteering

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Heartstart Volunteer Application Form

CONTACT

0845 60 60 654

info@herefordshireheartstart.org

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