To ensure the safety and security of everyone involved, we need to verify the identity of volunteers.
The following forms of photo ID can be accepted:
International travel
- Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country (including an Irish Passport Card).
- Valid, in-date Passport issued by another country. This should be accompanied by a Visa document or similar as part of the proof of right to volunteer.
Driving and Parking
- Driving licence issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state (this includes a provisional driving licence).
- A Blue Badge.
Local travel
- Older Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government.
- Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government.
- Oyster 60+ Card funded by the funded by the UK Government.
- Freedom Pass.
- Scottish National Entitlement Card issued for the purpose of concessionary travel (including a 60+, disabled or under 22s bus pass).
- 60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card.
- Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card.
- Senior SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland.
- Registered Blind SmartPass or Blind Person’s SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland.
- War Disablement SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland.
- 60+ SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland.
- Half Fare SmartPass issued in Northern Ireland.
Proof of age- Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card).
Other government issued documents- Biometric immigration document.
- Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card).
- National identity card issued by an EEA state.
- Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland.
If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID
In line with the Electoral Commission, we can accept a Voter Authority Certifcate, which you can apply for free, if:
- you don't have an accepted form of photo ID.
- you're not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you.
- you're worried about using an existing form of ID for any other reason, such as the use of a gender marker.