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Speaker Recruitment Form

My details

Thanks so much for caring about our work, going where the need is greatest.

We’re really sorry, we can’t add you to our mailing list until you are 13 years old. This is because of data protection laws.

We would love to stay in touch though and the best ways to do that is through our website or social media. You can find us on @wearetearfund or at weare.tearfund.org

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The Tearfund team

My address

This only needs to be filled in if receiving by post

Church details

Agreement

Church Leader Reference

Please provide a reference from a non-relative church or small group leader who has known you for at least six months (close friends are not eligible). Ensure you have their permission before sharing their details, as we will use them solely for this application. Note that we reserve the right to request additional references if needed.

Personal Character Reference

Please provide a reference from a non-relative (e.g., a long-term friend, colleague, or community leader) who has known you for at least three years and can speak to your character and suitability to represent Tearfund and volunteer alongside vulnerable groups. Please ensure you have their permission before sharing their details, which will be used solely for this application; we reserve the right to request additional references if needed.

Safeguarding Declaration

As part of your application to the Tearfund Speaker Programme, you are required to complete a Safeguarding Declaration. Please proceed to the next page to complete this.

In addition, to maintain our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the protection of the vulnerable groups we work with, successful applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as the final step in the recruitment process.

My privacy

We promise never to pass your details on to another organisation for marketing purposes. We will store your personal data securely and use this information to communicate with you in the ways you have chosen.

If you want to find out more, take a look at our full privacy policy

You can change how we communicate with you at any time by emailing [email protected] or calling 020 3906 3906

Summary

You are applying to be a volunteer speaker