Volunteering in Schools

Hi,

Just wondering how I can go about doing this. I need a placement for my uni course (going through OU) so do I just email/call/write a letter to them? Also I know I need a DBS check done, i'm currently waiting for one for my new job which does all the checks for schools (its in a school) so would this one count?

Thanks x

Best thing to do is email, phone or go see them in person. Phone or in person is probably quicker

Id go and phone them or see them in person and explain your situation and ask if you would be able to volunteer there. Most wont say no to a volunteer.

Thank you I will do that then :-) will my DBS be ok to use too? X

Thank you I will do that then :-) will my DBS be ok to use too? X

If you are signed up to the DBS update service, and your DBS check is an enhanced check for a child workforce with the children's barring list check on it, then probably (you'll need to show them the original hard-copy, and give them your DBS Update Subscription Number). If you didn't sign up, it's a standard check, it was for an adult workforce, or it didn't have the children's barring list check on it, then you'll need a new one.

Thank you for the reply BlueSam3. How do I sign up for this? I am currently waiting for it to come back, it was only put in yesterday by paper form. It is a enhanced with child workforce/barring list on. Thank you again xx

Head here: here. It'll cost you £13/year, and you have to do it within 2 weeks of the certificate being issued.