Spot Check Support Volunteers

Please ensure you’ve read all information on the front page before applying, thank you.

Spot Checker's Application Form
All volunteers must be able to donate at least 4 hours of their time per week . Please note, after each shift you will be required to submit a return form, and you will also be required to undergo refresher training at certain points as part of your development with SOS. These are not included in your basic 4 hours. Phone & Spot Check volunteers must be UK residents, thank you. To offset our carbon footprint, SOS operates a paperless environment where applicable. However, if you prefer to print off a paper copy, you can do so by highlighting the whole form, right click, print, then complete it manually and post to: SOS Silence of Suicide C/O Nexus Chambers The Barbon Buildings, 14 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4QH
Spot checkers must be UK residents, thank you.
Please respect our tiny resources and do NOT apply if you are waiting to hear back from job or other volunteer applications which could change your ability and availability to volunteer with SOS. Training will not be offered to anyone whose situation could change in the next 3 months. Thank you for your understanding and honesty.
Please refer to the volunteer page, scroll to the end and read all about the modules and the times for each date for your role. If you cannot make it this time, there will be future opportunities to apply. Thank you
Please confirm you are available for 4 hours a week, plus time to complete forms. Meetings are not essential, they are there to help you by talking to other volunteers if you want to.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Please upload a copy of your current CV, thank you.
Type in the date or put NA if this does not apply to you.
We may ask you about any unspent convictions if you are offered a role with us.
This application and/or any offer of an unpaid volunteering role do not constitute an offer of employment, either at the application, training or volunteering stages throughout the duration of my time with SOS
Please provide a character referee who has known you well as an individual for at least 1 year. This cannot be an immediate or extended family member, nor can it be the same as your employer's reference.
Please provide a character referee who has known you well as an individual for at least 1 year. This cannot be an immediate or extended family member, nor can it be the same as your employer's reference.
Please let us have the details of your HR department or line manager. If you are self employed or have not been employed in the last 5 years, please enter a third character referee thank you. A work referee cannot also be a character referee
Please note, SELFIES are not acceptable forms of ID>
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Passport/Driving Licence, Bus Pass, Student Card, Travel Card. If you have no photographic ID, please email lolly@sossilenceofsuicide.org to discuss. Selfies are NOT acceptable forms of visual ID>
You should be able to tick all boxes. We are a charity who communicates regularly by email. Therefore, your reading, writing and understanding skills need to be of a reasonable standard, meaning, you would be able to carry out all aspects of your volunteering.
We will ask you more about this privately before we consider you for training to make sure volunteering for SOS is the right role at the right time for you.

OPTIONAL SECTION: In order for us to monitor volunteer applications, please tick all that apply

SOS wish to promote equality and opportunity for all, encourage diverse representation and work to eliminate discrimination. We welcome applications from under represented groups. You do not have to complete this section.
Training can only be done via a laptop or desktop. By signing, you are agreeing you have access to such hardware on the dates of training.
Spot checkers can only operate our systems via laptop or desktop. Please confirm you have access to one of these devices should you proceed to volunteer with us.
Please do NOT apply if you cannot make all 4 days at the stated times as it will be a waste of your valuable time and our valuable resources. Thank you.
Please detail any previous supervisory experience you have had within the charitable sector, particularly amongst volunteers, thank you. Type NA if no experience in this sector.
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