Volunteer Responders checks
All Volunteer Responders require an ID check and Driver Status and Declaration and for some activities you may also need to complete a DBS check.
These checks will take place as part of the sign up process.
Sign up to be a Volunteer ResponderBy completing the highest level of check - the Level Green - means you won't need to do any further checks for all current and future volunteer activities.
Levels of checks
Level Green - Enhanced DBS check with Adult Barred check
The following activities need you to complete an Enhanced DBS check, with a check against the Adult Barred List:
- Community Response
- Shopping - small shop
- Shopping - large shop
- Pharmacy - collection/delivery
- Connect - accompany to an activity
- Driving Support Plus
- Pick Up and deliver Plus
You will be also be able to undertake all activities in:
- Level Blue
- Level Red
Level Blue – Enhanced DBS check
The following activities need you to complete an Enhanced DBS check and an identity check:
- Telephone Support
- Companionship Calls
You will also be able to undertake all activities in:
- Level Red
Level Red – activities with identity check
The following activities need you to complete an identity check:
- Telephone Support
- Check In and Chat Calls
- Driving Support
- Pick Up and Deliver
- Site Support
- Ambulance Support
- Stewarding Support