Volunteering Declaration

WHO MUST COMPLETE THE FORM?
Any member of the Club/CB or Organisation, who is seeking to work/volunteer in a role where they will have contact with children (persons under 18 years of age) or “Adults at Risk”.*

DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM?
Yes, as it is in line with the safer recruitment processes, as set out in the RFU’s Safeguarding Children Policy, Guidance and Procedures and the Safeguarding Toolkit. Non-completion will be taken into account when making any risk-based decision regarding suitability to be deployed in a role with children or Adults at Risk.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE FORM ONCE COMPLETED?
The form will be kept and stored securely in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (EU 2016) and Data Protection Act 2018. For information on how the club processes personal data, including in relation to its volunteers, please contact safeguarding@north-petherton-rfc.co.uk and/or refer to the club’s privacy policy at https://north-petherton-rfc.co.uk/policies/.The RFU may from time to time access this form, including where any concerns are reported to the RFU Safeguarding Department for investigation. Where necessary, statutory agencies may be contacted and the outcome recorded. For information on how the RFU processes personal data, including in relation to its volunteers, please see the RFU’s Regulatory & Governance Privacy Notice here: https://www.englandrugby.com/about-the-rfu/privacy-policy/

WHO DO I RETURN MY FORM TO?
The completed form must be returned to the club Safeguarding Officer marked ‘Private and Confidential – SDF’. If you are considered to be unsuitable to work with children or Adults at Risk, appropriate action may be taken and the relevant organisation(s) will be informed.

*For a full definition of Adults at Risk see RFU Safeguarding Policy – Adults at Risk in rugby union which may be found here:http://www.englandrugby.com/governance/safeguarding/at-risk-adults