Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hi all, does anyone know whether volunteers (gaining work exp, but not a student) can just come along and join in or does my setting have to complete any paperwork etc? ppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I would ask for references and get them to pay for a CRB check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) A CRB check if its a long term thing, these are free unless it has changed recently. Edited May 26, 2009 by samfrostie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 It's just for a month of so. My setting is in one room so volunteer will never be out of sight and I will let them know that they are not allowed in the toilets whilst a child is in there so guessing no need for CRB check. I was just going to treat them as a parent helper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 A copy of some policies:- Inclusion/equal opps Behaviour management Student/volunteer Health and safety Safeguarding children This will help them understand how you do things in your setting, and also their own responsibilities to implement these policies alongside the permanent staff. I would also ask them to sign a personal conduct and confidentiality so that you have their agreeement in writing to conform to your group's expectations for things such as dress code, use of mobile phones etc. Sorry - that might seem a bit over the top, but at least you'll be covered in any eventuality if something goes wrong! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1195 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 CRB checks are still free for volunteers, and so will be registering with the ISA, which comes into force from Oct 12th. (I should also mention that the ISA register is being phased in over 5 years for existing staff and volunteers. OH has just done his training on this.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 ISA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We do ask volunteers to provide some background information and complete a registration form when starting with us. Partly it is to ensure we have basic information if anything should happen to them while in the building. The background info we ask for depends on their circumstances, so might be a CV if they are hoping to get a place on a course in the future, or an introductory letter and a reference, but as I say it depends on their circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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