Become a volunteer

Why volunteer at Rowan?

Rowan is a vibrant, independent, registered charity providing an arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities.

Volunteers play a key role at Rowan and help in a range of areas, including our creative workshops, our forest school Rowan Rangers, at fundraising events and in the office. People volunteer for lots of good reasons:

Gain useful experience & new skills which can be great for your CV or personal statements
Try out something new
Build confidence & self esteem
Take on new challenges
Share your skills to help others
Make more effective life & career plans and give something back to the community
Do something that is important to you
Have fun
Meet new people and make new friends

“Rowan is a friendly, supportive and safe place” says volunteer Veronica.

“It is the happiest place” says volunteer Mark.

Volunteers at Rowan need to be over 16, although we do have a limited number of volunteer roles for Duke of Edinburgh students working toward Bronze and Silver awards.

Find out about each volunteering opportunity by clicking below…

Apply to become a volunteer by completing the application below. To discuss becoming a volunteer further, contact abi@rowanhumberstone.org.uk | 01223 566027.

Personal details

Name

Phone

Date of birth

Address

Postcode

Name of volunteering position interested in

Please tell us a little bit about why you want to volunteer at Rowan.

Do you have a learning disability?

Some volunteer roles at Rowan are subject to DBS checks. This will be clarified at interview. It would however be helpful if you could advise.

Do you have a current DBS check?

When was it completed?

A key part of Rowans’ recruitment process is to consult two referees about your fit for the role for which you are applying. Please therefore provide the details below of two people who are well placed to discuss this with us. (Please note referees should not be related to you in any way).

Referee 1

Name

Phone

Address

Postcode

Referee 2

Name

Phone

Address

Postcode

I have read this document and understand that a police check may be made via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before I may commence volunteering at Rowan. (The DBS check can take up to a month).

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