European Joint Support Unit

European Joint Support Unit

Volunteering

Volunteering is contribution of time, effort and talent to a need, cause or mission without financial gain. Volunteering is all about you being able to contribute some of your own time and skills to help people in our communities.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is an integral part of supporting the community and is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area. Volunteering strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network.

Benefits of volunteering.

Becoming a volunteer can help you gain confidence, make a difference to others, give you the opportunity to try something new, and build a real sense of achievement. It gives you a chance to learn new transferrable skills, fill employment gaps in your CV and have fun.

Would you like to help with your community or have skills that you can share with others? If so, do not hesitate to register as a Community Volunteer.

What we can offer in return.

In recognition for your time, you will be offered support, guidance, and training on a variety of subjects including:

  • Safeguarding levels 1&2, online safety (CEOP)
  • Emergency First Aid.
  • How to deliver on/offsite activities.
  • Food Hygiene.

How can I get involved?

Start by registering as a community volunteer below.

*As per the Global Support Organisation (GSO) policy statement –For insurance and safeguarding purposes, it is mandated that ALL GSO Volunteers and Volunteer Groups are to be registered, D&BS cleared as per JSP 893 Part 1 and assured with the GSO J1 Welfare Safeguarding Assurance Manager before taking place.

Registering to be a Community Volunteer

Please complete the information below, this will enable EJSU to assure the correct level of Safeguarding training and Disclosure & Barring required for your volunteer role:

If 'NO' please note you will need to provide a copy of a HOST Nation Police check to work with children.

NOTE: IF THE REGISTERED BODY ANNOTATED ON YOUR DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IS NOT MOD, AND YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE UPDATE SERVICE YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A NEW DISCLOSURE APPLICATION.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Registering as a GSO EJSU Volunteer will allow you to develop your skills and have a access to FREE training, support and guidance. Therefore, please let us know a little more about you and what you have to offer.
NB: EJSU will only accept MOD Endorsed training.
Please note, you will be required to provide the valid certificates.
Please note, you will be required to provide the valid certificates.

Character Reference:

Please provide details of a character referee. This should be someone who has known you for at least two years, either personally or in an employment capacity – NOTE: This cannot be a relative.
How do you know the person requesting to be a volunteer (e.g, friend, employer)?

Please note that once registration is completed, if not already in place, you will be asked to complete the following: • Mandated Safeguarding Level 1 training. • A Disclosure & Barring application • A Host Nation clearance*

Registering as ejsua Community Group