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 opt 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.
