Volunteer Chaplain Application

We are Langley Trust.

We help people with convictions to transform their lives.

Our work prevents crime, promotes rehabilitation, and reduces the risks of re-offending.

As a Christian charity working across England, we believe everyone deserves another chance.

Do you live in or near the following areas?

Bradford
Greater Manchester (Rochdale / Bury)
Lancashire (Fleetwood / Lancaster)
Bedford / Northampton / Kettering / Luton
Kent (Gillingham / Strood)
London (Brent / Croydon / Abbey Wood)
Cheltenham
Taunton

We are seeking lively and confident Christians, with a calling to minister amongst vulnerable people, particularly those with convictions, to join our volunteer Chaplaincy Teams across England. This is a voluntary role which will take about 2-3 hours of your time every week.

As a volunteer Chaplain in one of our local services, you will:

Help to pass on the good news of Jesus’ love;
Spiritually encourage our clients and staff team through pastoral and prayerful support;
Help to build strong relationships between local churches and the service.

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If you are looking for a rewarding way to put your faith into action, please see role description and apply below.

Volunteer Chaplain Applicant Pack

Important information:

Diversity and Inclusion is integral to Langley Trust. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation
A satisfactory enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check is required for this role and role offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory references.

Please click on the links below to find an information sheet about this role and read about our Christian Identity.

Volunteer Chaplain Information Sheet Our Christian Identity

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Please complete the information below, which will be treated with confidence. If you have any difficulty completing this form, please phone Paula Smithson – Chaplaincy Manager on 07734 147314 or email chaplaincy@langleytrust.org

Please state which service you are applying for:

Service Name*

Personal Details

Name*

Date of birth*

DD/MM/YYYY

Email Address*

Contact Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Why are you interested in volunteering with Langley ?*

Where did you hear about this vacancy?*

Your availability

How many hours would you like to give each week?*

Which days/evenings are you available?*

References

Please provide the details of two people who have known you for at least three years, who can confirm your suitability for this role and who have agreed to provide a reference for you (eg a previous employer, voluntary work, colleague, or teacher) At least one of these should be a senior member of the church you currently attend who supports your application.

Reference 1

Name*

Role*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

Phone*

How do you know this person?*

How long have you known them?*

Reference 2

Name*

Role*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

Phone*

How do you know this person?*

How long have you known them?*

Criminal Record

Do you have any unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions?*

Yes

No

DBS Check

Are you willing to undertake a DBS check which must be satisfactory to the Trust and to the level of the role?*

Yes

No

Relationships at Langley Trust

Are you related to any employee, Trustee or volunteer of the Trust?*

Yes

No

Important Information

By submitting this application, you consent to the Trust processing your personal data as necessary relating to your application or volunteering role with Langley Trust. This information will be used solely for purposes relating to recruitment and to your volunteering role.

Declaration

The information supplied in this application form is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false declaration or misleading statement or a significant omission may lead to my volunteering agreement being terminated. I understand that my appointment is subject to interview, references and DBS check.

Signed

Date

We can only accept volunteers who are 18 years of age or older.*

I am 18 years or older

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Volunteer Chaplain Application

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Please state which service you are applying for:

Personal Details

Your availability

Your Experience

Church Involvement

References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Criminal Record

DBS Check

Relationships at Langley Trust

Important Information

Declaration

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