Volunteer With AFAN

Every Faith. Every Belief. Everyone.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with All Faiths & None (AFAN), registered charity number 1137477.

AFAN brings together people of all faiths and none to promote understanding, wellbeing, inclusion and stronger communities. Our work includes interfaith education, community events, support for women and vulnerable adults, peace education, chaplaincy development and the Sahara Sisterhood programme.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. You do not need to follow a particular religion to volunteer with us.

Please complete this form and a member of the AFAN team will contact you. Completing the form does not guarantee a volunteering placement. Placements depend on suitability, availability and the needs of our programmes.

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1. About You

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Applicants under 18 may require consent from a parent or guardian and will only be offered age-appropriate roles.
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2. Volunteering Interests

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Which areas of our work interest you?
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Do you prefer to volunteer:
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Where would you be able to volunteer?
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3. Availability

When are you generally available?
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Approximately how much time could you offer?
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4. Skills and Experience

You may wish to include experience in education, wellbeing, safeguarding, mental health, community engagement, faith or belief, administration, fundraising, digital communications, creative activities, languages or event support.
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Have you volunteered or worked with a charity or community organisation before?
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Optional. Please list the languages and indicate whether you can speak, read, write or interpret them.
Do you hold any relevant training or certificates?
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5. Support and Accessibility

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6. Safeguarding and Suitability

Some AFAN volunteering roles involve contact with children, young people or adults who may be at risk. These roles may require references, safeguarding training and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Would you be willing to complete safeguarding training where required?
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Would you be willing to undertake a DBS check if it is legally appropriate for the role?
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Is there anything relevant to the role that may affect your suitability to work with children, young people or adults at risk?
AFAN will only request criminal-record information where it is relevant and lawful for the particular volunteering role. Having a conviction will not necessarily prevent someone from volunteering; any information will be considered fairly and in relation to the role.
Do you agree to follow AFAN’s safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, health and safety, data protection and volunteer policies?
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7. References

Please provide details of two people who can comment on your suitability to volunteer. References should not normally be provided by close relatives or partners. We will seek your permission before contacting them.

Referee 1

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Referee 2

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8. How You Heard About Us

How did you hear about volunteering with AFAN?

9. Privacy and Communication

AFAN will use the information provided in this form to assess your volunteering enquiry, contact you, arrange appropriate checks and manage your involvement if you become a volunteer. Your information will be stored securely and shared only with people who need it for volunteer management, safeguarding or legal purposes. Please read the AFAN Privacy Notice (https://staging.allfaithsandnone.com/privacy-notice/) for information about how we use, store and protect personal information and how you can exercise your data-protection rights.

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May AFAN contact you about volunteering opportunities, training and events?
You may change your communication preference at any time.
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10. Declaration

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