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Before You Begin
We would love to accept applications from everyone, however, there are some
basic eligibility requirements you must meet in order to be a volunteer.
You must:
––be aged 16 or over when you apply;
––be able to speak and read English or are a British Sign Language (BSL) user;
––be eligible to work in the UK;
––be available for at least eight days between 23 July 2014 and 3 August 2014;
––be able to come to Glasgow for a friendly, informal interview;
––be able to attend and meet the cost of travelling to Glasgow for three days of
training (four for team leaders) between March 2014 and July 2014;
––be able to attend an appointment at our Uniform and Accreditation Centre (UAC)
in Glasgow to collect your uniform and official pass between April 2014 and July
2014;
––be able to provide us with a telephone number and email address, and
––agree to a background security check.
We also require you to provide us with information from a relevant identity
document. The document and information required will depend on your nationality.
UK Nationals
UK nationals require a Passport or Photo Card Drivers Licence.
A Birth Certificate may only be used if you do not hold either of these documents.
If this is the case please call our Contact Centre on 0303 333 2014 or email
[email protected]
Nationals of European Economic Area (EEA) Countries and Switzerland
Nationals from EEA countries and Switzerland require a Passport or National
Identity Card only.
All other Nationalities
All other nationalities will require a Passport only.
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