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References required for volunteers
- All volunteers must provide a church reference and additional references may be required
- Referees must be over 18, have known you for at least one year and see you at least once a month
- All information given in the reference remains confidential - do be sure to ask your refere first and let them know we'll be in touch.
Photo ID for use at Spring Harvest
We ask all our team members to provide a passport-style photo, which we use to create their badge for use at Spring Harvest. When you apply you'll get an opportunity to upload a photo. We'll only be able to deal with your application once we have the photo, so don’t forget it!
CRB Disclosure
Will I need a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure (CRB)?
All positions on our team could involve unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults. Team members are in a unique position of trust within an environment where children and their parents/carers feel safe and are therefore more vulnerable.
After carrying out a thorough risk assessment, all positions on team are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all team members are required to obtain a current satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau specifically for Spring Harvest.
What if I already have an Enhanced Disclosure?
- If you have already obtained an Enhanced Disclosure for Spring Harvest we will check our records to ensure that you are covered for serving at the next Event.
- We regret that we are unable to accept Enhanced Disclosures you have obtained from other organisations.
Under what circumstances will I need a new Disclosure?
You will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure if:
- This is your first time on a team
- You have had a break in service
- You need to renew your Enhanced Disclosure
What is the Enhanced Disclosure process?
- After issuing your invitation, or after receipt of your application, Spring Harvest will check if you need to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure. If you do, we will send you the application pack for you to read and fill in. Your mySpringHarvest profile will inform you of your CRB status. Please check this when applying.
- We are unable to accept volunteers without a satisfactory current Spring Harvest disclosure. When you receive the CRB pack, please make this a priority.
- Once the CRB have carried out their checks, a Disclosure notice will be posted to you and a copy to Spring Harvest. If, on receipt of our copy, we decide to withdraw our invitation to you or decline your application, we will contact you in writing.
What if I have recently moved to the UK?
- If you have lived in the UK for less than six months we will not ask you to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Instead you will be asked to obtain a similar police check (sometimes called a Certificate of Good Conduct) from your home country. If this applies to you, please contact your Team Administrator.
- If you already have such a check/certificate please send a copy to Spring Harvest as soon as possible.
Where can I get more information?
- Further information on the Enhanced Disclosure system can be obtained by contacting the CRB on 0870 90 90 811 or www.crb.gov.uk
What are Spring Harvest's policies relating to the Disclosure?
- A criminal record does not necessarily bar you from serving on team. Each case will be assessed on an individual basis. We may need to ask for further information or carry out checks with the relevant authorities before a decision can be made. » See our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders for the position of Team Member
- Please be assured that Spring Harvest will handle all personal information confidentially and will follow the CRB Code of Practice in the handling and storage of all applicant information. » See our policy on secure storage of your information
If you have any questions or concerns about applying for an Enhanced Disclosure for Spring Harvest, please call or email Nikki Green on 01825 748897 nikki.green@springharvest.org
Visas & International volunteers
- Serving on Team cannot be used to obtain a Visa for entry into the UK.
- If you're already in the UK on a Visa, we will need to see a copy which can be found in the back of your Passport. Unfortunately we cannot accept your application without this.
Send visa documentation to your Team Administrator marked:Private & Confidential, to: Spring Harvest, 14 Horsted Square, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QG (or email to your Team Administrator).
Medical & Dietary Information
- Be sure to let us know about any medical conditions you may have. They won't necessarily affect your acceptance on Team as all cases will be looked at individually, but we do need to ensure that you are fit and healthy enough to carry out your role at Spring Harvest and that the necessary support is available within the Team.
Tax, National Insurance & Benefits
- Whilst you are serving on Team, we will not assume any employment responsibilities such as making deductions for income tax and national insurance, so you will need to declare your ministry gift for tax purposes.
- If you are claiming benefits, you will need to let the Benefits Office know before you volunteer or accept a place on team, to make sure you comply with any of their regulations.
