Volunteer and Placement Programme (Ash Field Academy based)
Interested in volunteering? Need a placement for a college/university course or work experience?
Safeguarding Statement: Ash Field Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteer and placement students to share this commitment. 'Safeguarding is MY responsibility!'. It is an offence to apply for this role if a you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclose and barring service check.
All volunteer placements are subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. For placements and work experience the requirements are slightly different :-
| Type of Reference | Type of Reference | Letter of Assurance |
Under 16s | N/A | N/A | A letter of assurance from your college confirming you are enrolled and provide any necessary details about their fitness for the role |
Over 16s | N/A | N/A |
A letter of assurance from your college will be required as they are the provider of your DBS - Child and Adult Workforce.
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Volunteer |
1. (Previous) Employer Reference and/or (Previous) Volunteer Placement Reference and/or Personal Reference Must | 2. (Previous) Employer Reference and/or (Previous) Volunteer Placement Reference and/or Personal Reference Must | Not Applicable as Ash Field will be providing your DBS - Child and Adult Workforce |
School / College References: School or College references should be signed by a DSL or DDSL.
Personal References: A personal reference can be provided by teachers, lecturers, group/club leaders, mentors, neighbours or family friends. However, your personal reference should not be written by someone who is solely a friend, partner/spouse or immediate relative (such as a parent or sibling).
Employer / Volunteer placement References: A reference from a previous or present employer or from someone you work for as part of a volunteer placement should be from an official business email address.
Letter of Assurance: If your DBS - Child and Adult Workforce is provided by your educational setting, we require a letter of assurance for our placement students over the age of 16.
Thank you for reading our requirements for a volunteer / work experience/ placement if you would like to express your interest then email the Principal via the school office: office@ashfield.discoverytrust.org detailing your reason for the request and dates if known.