Acceptance/non-acceptance decisions

8.1    The council reserves the right not to accept a volunteer.

8.2    Selection and screening processes will be used and will include as a minimum:

• completion of the volunteer application form
• interview with the relevant manager/their delegated representative
• two referee screening checks
• screening through the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal conviction will not in itself prejudice an applicant’s opportunity to volunteer but will be taken into account during risk assessment
• pre-placement risk assessment

8.3    Applicants may self select out of selection and screening processes at any stage if they do not wish to proceed with their application.

8.4    The relevant manager/their delegated representative will be responsible for:

• making the acceptance/non–acceptance decision, and
• notifying the applicant of the outcome

8.5    Where an applicant is not accepted as a volunteer in a specific service or for a specific task, an alternative may be offered if appropriate and if one is available.