ERFC Volunteer Application Form & Self Declaration
Who Must Complete this form?
Any member of the club or organisation who is seeking to volunteer in a role where they will have contact with children (persons under 18 years of age) or adults at Risk.

Do I have to complete the form? 
Yes, as it is in line with Safer Recruitment Processes, as set out in the RFU's Safeguarding Children Policy, Guidance and Procedures and the Safeguarding Toolkit. Non completion will be taken into account when making any risk based decision regarding suitability to be deployed in a role with children or Adults at Risk.
 
What will happen to the form once completed? 
The form will be kept  and stored securely in accordance with ethe General Data Protection Regulations (EU 2016)  and Data Protection Act 2018. 
The RFU may from time to time access this form, including where any concerns are reported to the RFU Safeguarding Department for investigation. Where necessary, statutory agencies may be contacted and the outcome recorded. For information on how the RFU processes personal data, including in relation to its volunteers, please see the RFUs Regulatory and Governance Privacy Notice.

Who do I return my form to? 
Once completed and submitted, the form goes through to the Club Safeguarding Officer. The form is only accessed by the Safeguarding Officer and Safeguarding Advisor for the club and is not accessible to anyone else within ERFC. 
If you are considered unsuitable to work with children or Adults at Risk, appropriate action will be taken  by the Safeguarding Team and RFU will be notified as required. 

If you have any concerns about the completion of this form, then please contact the Club Safeguarding Officer at safeguarding@erfcjuniors.co.uk

Email *
Surname *
First Name(s) *
Address (inc Postcode)  *
Contact Telephone Number *
Date of Birth *
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Professional Qualifications relevant to your role. 
(Include dates and Awarding Organisation) 
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Membership of any Professional Bodies
(Include dates and membership details) 
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Training / Coaching Courses or Qualifications Completed
Please give details of attendance on training courses that are relevant to this application. (Rugby Related)
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Employment 
Name of Employer
Role 
Brief Outline of Duties
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Employment Address *
Employment From and To Dates *
Voluntary Role at ERFC that you are applying for *
Please list any previous clubs and / or children's organisations that you have volunteered or worked for (eg - DoE, Scouting etc) *
We are required to obtain 2 references as part of our Safer Recruitment Processes. 

Reference 1
Name, Position, Organisation, Address, Telephone Number, Email Address
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We are required to obtain 2 references as part of our Safer Recruitment Processes. 

Reference 2
Name, Position, Organisation, Address, Telephone Number, Email Address
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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and ERFC aim to promote equality of opportunity for all persons and welcome applications from a wide range of individuals including those with criminal records. The role for which you have applied is an exempted occupation for the purpose of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975). All spent and 'unspent' convictions must be declared. Having an unspent conviction will not necessarily impede your appointment within rugby union, this will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s). If you fail to disclose an offence and the RFU or ERFC are later informed of any previously undisclosed criminal matter, you may be subject to disciplinary action. Any information you provide will be held on a strictly confidential basis and dealt with the utmost discretion.

Have you ever received a conviction / caution / reprimand or final warning for any criminal offences?
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Are you a person known to any Social Services department / Children's Services / statutory agency as being an actual or potential risk to children or Adults at risk? *
Have  you ever been the subject of disciplinary sanction (from any sports or other organisation's governing body) in relation to children? *
If you have answered yes to any of the previous 3  questions, please provide details below. *
I understand that it is necessary for me to declare any information requested  and that the position for which I have applied will involve access to children, young people and Adults at Risk. I hearby give my consent to the RFU and ERFC to conduct an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS Check.)

Ticking yes to this questions is deemed as consent. 
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Date *
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