DBS Checks
You’ll notice that for many of our projects you’re required to obtain something called a DBS. Without the DBS check, you won’t be able to start on your project if it requires that you have one.
We no longer provide DBS checks for students. Please see the government website for information on how to obtain one.
What?
- A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) is a government check to see if you have any criminal convictions in the UK.
- International students may also require a criminal background check from their home country if the external project partner requires them.
- More about international criminal background checks can be found here.
Why?
- Volunteers workings on a project with children/vulnerable adults require a criminal background check by law.
- Ensures safety of our beneficiaries and volunteers.
- Makes a safe and comfortable environment.
How?
- We are no longer able to provide DBS Checks.
- Please check the government website for more information.
When?
- The sooner you start the process the better.
- Checks may take up to 2-8 weeks after they are sent off.
- You won’t be able to start on a DBS project without your DBS.
- To get your DBS please contact Volunteering to find out the process.
Your DBS certificate can take from 2-8 weeks to process, it will be delivered to your current address directly. It is really important that as soon as it arrives you bring it into the Cardiff Volunteering office so we can record the result.
If you have already applied for your DBS and you have a reference number you can track your application here
More information about the DBS process can be found the on the government website.
Before completing the DBS form please familiarise yourself with DBS Code of Practice