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Volunteer Application Form

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1. About You



If you would like to talk someone about volunteering or for help with this form please email us at volunteers@shaw-trust.org.uk or phone 0300 247 2222.

Personal Details








If you don't have an email address, please click here for an alternate application form or phone 0300 247 2222. Without an email it might take longer to get you started.
Your Health and Wellbeing
It's essential that you give us any and all relevant information about your health and wellbeing so that we can keep everyone safe.

The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people - including those with long term health conditions, learning differences and so-called "hidden" disabilities such as dyslexia. If you tell us that you have a disability or health condition we can make reasonable adjustments to make sure you have the support you need. 






If you've told us about health conditions above, you don't need to repeat your answers here.


Under 18s
As you're under 18, we need to know your full date of birth and we will need to get parental consent for you to volunteer. Please give us  your Parent/Guardian's email address. We will email them straight away and mention your name as you have written it above.

Please note you need to be 14 and over to volunteer in our shops and over 18 to do some of our volunteer roles.




2. Your Skills and Interests

Everyone has something to offer. We want to make the most of the skills and experience you already have as well as give you all the training and support you need.


Retail



This helps us get your application to the right shop manager quickly

This helps us get your application to the right shop manager quickly

This helps us get your application to the right shop manager quickly

This helps us get your application to the right shop manager quickly

This helps us get your application to the right shop manager quickly


Password - OPTIONAL
As you might be using a till, you will need your own password and PIN. To help you pick something easy to remember, you can request your own login details now.


Garden Centres and Social Enterprises
Each site is a bit different - that's part of the fun! At our Garden Centres and Social Enterprise sites, we provide supported employment placements for people in our community. We help people to learn new skills and build their confidence while delivering a great service to our customers. 

Volunteers support what we do by directly giving support to people on placements here or by assisting colleagues to keep things running smoothly. 

Employability
The Work and Health Programme (WHP) supports people across much of England into work. We are looking for virtual volunteers to deliver support groups to give people the help they need.

Volunteer coaches and mentors support people with their wellbeing, confidence, and skills to help them on their route into work. By delivering online groups, volunteers directly support a wide range of people by giving them the time, care, and knowledge they need.

Please note that this role is only available as a Virtual Volunteering opportunity for remote volunteers. 
Youth Education & Skills
Beauty Therapy Teaching Placement Volunteer (Plymouth)

Our Youth Education & Skills team in Plymouth support young people to achieve their potential, whatever their starting point. All children and young people should feel positive about their future. We’re here to help them build their confidence, increase independence and realise their goals. 

Staying in education, training or work is vital for a young person to improve their life chances. Our careers advice, study programme, apprenticeships, short courses and academies build the key skills and experience needed for the world of work.  

Working in partnership with local authorities, we support thousands of children and young people to better navigate turning points in their lives. Volunteers can be a key part of the support we give to young people. 
 

Role Purpose and Main Duties  

In this role you will support the training of our learners by sharing some of your own expertise and experience. By giving us your time as a volunteer, you will gain valuable teaching experience, helping you progress your own personal development. You will give peer support to learners and assist the delivery of training and teaching to them. 

This role may contribute to the teaching placement component of an external qualification such as Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. 

As a volunteer in this role, you will support colleagues to deliver training to our learners on a variety of nail enhancement techniques and current nail art trends. You will help learners develop an understanding of client care, product knowledge, and professional salon practices.  


Main duties may include: 
  • Teaching important skills and techniques around nail enhancement, such as hard gel and acrylic (liquid and powder) applications, with opportunities to explore 3D adornments and intricate designs. 
  • Supporting students with practising client consultation, effective communication, and customer care in a simulated salon environment. 
  • Helping learner’s develop transferable skills such as client service and time management, with a focus on increasing confidence and readiness for work within the nail industry. 
  • Demonstrating advanced tools to learners, such as electric nail files, to refine their skills and improve treatment efficiency. 
  • Sharing safe use practices to enhance learners’ service delivery. 
  • Supporting the delivery of key units of study include: 
    • Health & Safety protocols 
    • Client care and communication 
    • Personal health and wellbeing 
    • Nail enhancements (hard gel, acrylic) 
    • Manicure and pedicure services 
    • Electric e-file usage 
    • Product promotion and display strategies 
  • You will contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. 
 
Your Skills and Attributes 

While this role does not require teaching experience or specific qualifications, it is expected that you will already have adequate subject matter knowledge and expertise to be able to share this with others. Do demonstrate this, we require that you have either practical experience or qualifications in relevant areas of beauty therapy.  

The following skills and attributes will help students make the most of this course: 

  • Commitment to sharing Learning: Willingness to engage in both theoretical and hands-on learning to master various nail enhancement systems. 
  • Attention to Detail: Precision in applying nail enhancements and creating detailed nail art to ensure high-quality results. 
  • Communication Skills: Ability to build rapport with clients, understand their needs, and provide a positive salon experience. 
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to apply diverse techniques in nail care and adjust to new trends and tools. 
  • Creativity and Vision: A creative approach to nail art, from intricate 3D embellishments to custom designs. 
  • Professionalism and Client Focus: Emphasis on client satisfaction and care, helping to build a positive reputation as a nail technician. 
  • Organisational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively during client treatments, improving efficiency and service quality. 
This role is supported by ongoing guidance from industry-experienced tutors, who provide insights and advice to enhance student learning and employability within the nail industry. 

Location: 27 Mary Seacole Road, Millfields, Plymouth, PL1 3JY 



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3. References

We can accept references from people who know you from a personal or professional context. For example, a friend, neighbour, teacher,
a current or previous manager, colleague, support worker, landlord, faith leader.

We cannot accept references from family members. 

Along with a suitable reference, we will need to check your ID and proof of right to volunteer before you start. For a list of suitable ID types, click here.
Referee Details



Please note, if you cannot provide a valid email address for a referee, you will be unable to submit your application. 

We suggest you click "Save my progress and resume later" and contact volunteers@shaw-trust.org.uk to discuss further.

Getting you started - OPTIONAL


4. Emergency Contacts

Just in case, please give us a name and number of someone for us to contact in case of emergency.
Emergency Contact



Emergency Contact
We already have details of a Parent/Guardian from earlier but now we need a second person to contact in case of emergency.



5. Equal Opportunities - OPTIONAL 

Your answers will be kept private and will not impact your recruitment. We will never use the information in a way that could identify you. Your answers help us to understand what we need to work on to be as inclusive as we strive to be.


About you - OPTIONAL
Please give the answers which best fit for you.

Your gender


Sexual orientation

Ethnic group
Following the ONS National Census, this question is divided into two parts. Firstly we ask for your 'high-level' ethnic group(s). Secondly, we'll ask for a bit more detail. We have also taken the wording from the ONS Census. This helps us understand how our volunteers reflect wider trends.

You can select as many ethnic groups as you wish.
Could you tell us a bit more please?
You can select as many ethnic groups as you wish.





Religion or belief

What is your current employment stats?

What best describes your highest level of qualifications?

6. Some Policies

Almost done - there are just a few things we need to check first.
Declarations
If you have any unspent convictions, let us know below. Any convictions do not necessarily exclude you from volunteering with us and we assess this on a case-by-case basis.

An unspent conviction is any criminal conviction that you’re still in the rehabilitation process for, or that will stay on your criminal record.

If you have an unspent conviction, you might be nervous about whether this will affect your ability to be taken on. We will assess everyone on a case-by-case basis. Please be completely honest with us.

If you declared an unspent criminal conviction, or think this may apply, we will be in touch to discuss this further. 
Conflict of Interests
Do you have any relationship or prior engagement with Shaw Trust? This could include as a participant on one of our programmes, family members working for Shaw Trust, prior contractual engagement with us or a professional connection. 

This is to protect the reputation of Shaw Trust, its employees and agents from accusations of bias, partiality or favouritism and comply with the Bribery Act 2010 and Charities Act 1993.

This does not exclude you from volunteering with us, but in the interests of openness, please declare the details as per our Conflict of Interests policy.


One Last Thing...

We'll only use the information you've given us here for your volunteering record. It will be treated as confidential and stored in line with data protection legislation. You can read the Volunteer Privacy Notice for further details about Shaw Trust's commitment to protecting your data.

In submitting your application form you are declaring that the information you have given us is correct and that you give your consent for Shaw Trust to process your personal data.

By submitting your application, you are confirming that you will abide by the Volunteer Code of Conduct and all relevant policies. You are confirming that you have given us true and candid responses throughout this application form. 

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