Become a Volunteer 2024

Thank you so much for showing an interest in our organisation as a Volunteer.

We have some great opportunities for you to get involved and support our community across all ages!

Please populate this form, then a member of our team will be in touch in due course to discuss next steps.

Personal Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth *

Current Address

Street addressStreet address line 2

City

State

Postcode

Current Occupation

Current Employer

Please add a photo of yourself for your volunteer profile. We will use this photo in communications to participants, and for event documentation such as lanyard photos

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Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact First Name *

Emergency Contact Last Name *

Emergency Contact Phone Number *

Emergency Contact Email Address

Relationship to you *

Referees

Please provide contact details for two character references, who have known you for at least 12 months.

Referee 1 First Name *

Referee 1 Last Name *

Referee 1 Email Address *

Referee 1 Phone Number *

How does Referee 1 know you? *

Referee 2 First Name *

Referee 2 Last Name *

Referee 2 Email Address *

Referee 2 Phone Number *

How does Referee 2 know you? *

Screening Checks

It is a requirement to have a NDIS Workers Screening Check and a Working with Childrens Check to Volunteer with us.

If you don't currently have these don't worry, please follow these links to apply and you can send these to us when you receive them.

NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) | Service NSW

Apply for a Working with Children Check | Service NSW

Do you have a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)? *

WWCC Reference Number

WWCC Expiry Date

Please upload your WWCC

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Do you have an NDIS Screening Check (Volunteer)? *

NDIS Screening Check Reference Number

Expiry Date

Please upload your NDIS Screening Check

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Other Information

Are you a current member of DS NSW?

Do you have a loved one of friend with Down Syndrome?

YesNo

Do you have a current First Aid Certificiate?

If you have a First Aid Certificate, what is the expiry date?

What is your general availability to volunteer? (Days, weeks, months) *

During the onboarding stage you will be sent a detailed list of the upcoming activities that you will be able to choose from.

Additional Questions if You Have Time

Do you have any strengths and/or skills that you would like to bring to your volunteering experience?

What do you hope to get out of the volunteering experience?

Is there a particular program, event or age group you would like to volunteer with?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know at this stage?

Declarations

The information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge *

I have read, understood, and agree to the DS NSW Volunteer Code of Conduct *

I confirm I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Volunteer Confidentiality Statement *

I confirm that I have no conflicts of interest with regards to volunteering at DS NSW, and if so, I have populated a conflict of interest form *

Thank You!

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of Down Syndrome NSW and our members. We simply could not do what we do without you!

If you have any questions, please email socialprograms@dsansw.org.au

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