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This form should be used by anyone wishing to volunteer for LGBT Foundation. LGBT Foundation works with our volunteers toward a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. If you are having difficulties completing this form for any reason, please contact the Volunteer Programme Coordinator on volunteer@lgbt.foundation or call 0345 3 30 30 30.

Delays in processing applications

From now until the end of January we will have reduced capacity in our volunteer team which will mean that we will be slower in processing applications than normal. We will do our utmost to respond to applications as soon as possible, and we appreciate your patience in this time.

Not Sure What Role You Want?

Check out our new role profiles here to find out more about the roles we are recruiting for specifically.

Personal Details and Demographics

Why are we asking this information?

It is important for us to us know that people from all backgrounds and communities feel comfortable coming into LGBT Foundation and/or volunteering with us. It is also often a condition of our funding that we monitor the demographics of our staff, volunteers and service users. However, all of the questions remain optional and if you choose not to answer any this will not affect your volunteering.

We welcome volunteer applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, but as women, ethnic minority groups, members of the trans community and religious and faith groups are currently under-represented among our volunteers, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.

PLEASE NOTE

Unless we advertise otherwise, all of our volunteer roles are based in our office in Manchester, which is at 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF. We would not be able to accept people volunteering remotely or from home at present.

First Name
Last Name
What pronoun/s would you like us to use for you?:
Preferred Pronoun - Other:
Birthdate (DD/MM/YYYY):
Email
Phone Number
Mobile Number
Home Number & Street Name required
City
County
Postcode
Preferred method of contact (please select all that apply, but please note that when we contact you we will usually only use one, not all, preferred method) (If using a desktop, hold "ctrl" while clicking to select multiple options):
Is it okay to leave a voicemail message?:
Emergency Contact - Name (for use in emergency only) :
Emergency Contact - Number:
Emergency Contact - Email:
Which of the following options best describes your gender?:
Other gender (please provide details):
Is your gender identity the same as the gender you were assigned at birth?:
Would you describe yourself as intersex?:
Which of the following options best describes your sexual orientation?:
Sexual Orientation - Other:
What is your religion or belief, even if you are not practising?:
Religion - Other:
Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?:
Ethnicity - Other:
Do you consider yourself to be disabled?:
Are there any reasonable adjustments you may need while volunteering with us? Please note that this will in no way have a negative impact on your request to volunteer with us and is for us to make sure your volunteering experience is as positive and inclusive as possible. The information you give will be kept confidential. Please describe any adjustments you may need below.:
Role(s) that you are interested in for volunteering (If using a desktop, hold "ctrl" while clicking to select multiple options):

What is your most recent education/qualification?:
What (if any) is your previous volunteering experience?:
What skills and experience do you feel you can bring to LGBT Foundation?:
What days and/or times would be best for you to volunteer? (If using a desktop, hold "ctrl" while clicking to select multiple options):
Where did you hear about volunteering with LGBT Foundation?:
Is there anything in your background to tell us about that you think may affect your suitability to volunteer in certain areas at LGBT Foundation? (this information is kept completely confidential and a separate meeting will be booked with the Volunteer Coordinator to discuss further):
PLEASE PROVIDE TWO REFERENCES. For references, we would always ask that you provide referees which know you in a professional capacity, from within the last 5 years. This includes: a line manager or colleague in paid employment, a manager within a previous or existing voluntary role. an academic advisor who supervisor. If you have any questions about this, please do email us at volunteer@lgbt.foundation and we will discuss possible arrangements. Referee 1 - Name:
Referee 1 - Address & Postcode:
Referee 1 - Phone Number:
Referee 1 - Email:
Referee 1 - how do they know you:
Referee 2 - Name:
Referee 2 - Address & Postcode:
Referee 2 - Phone Number:
Referee 2 - Email:
Referee 2 - how do they know you:
If you already have a valid DBS, please provide the DBS number here.
If you already have a valid DBS, please provide the date issued here (DD/MM/YYYY)
Declaration I understand that any offer of volunteering with the LGBT Foundation is subject to satisfactory references, and binding in honour only. I understand that LGBT Foundation may hold and use personal information about me to inform me about the Volunteer Programme at LGBT Foundation and to keep in touch with me about events and opportunities through the Volunteer e-bulletin. This information, including that contained in this form can be stored manually or within computer files. All information given will be kept in the strictest of confidence and in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations. It will be held securely and only accessed by authorised personnel. I understand that I can request for my data to be removed from the Volunteer mailing list at any time, and can do this by clicking on the link at the bottom of the Volunteer e-bulletin. I understand that if I disagree, LGBT Foundation will not be able to contact me, and will delete any record of my volunteering form within 48 hours. If I wish to volunteer later and agree to the volunteer declaration, I will have to resubmit the form fully again. Agree with volunteer declaration:

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