DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks are a service carried out by the Government to ensure an individual is safe to work in a particular environment. More information on DBS checks can be found here. 

Some projects will require participants to be DBS checked. If you are aware that the volunteering project you're running requires participants to be DBS checked, please ask them to complete the form here, and a member of staff will support them in getting this arranged. 

If you're unsure if your project requires DBS checking, please speak to the organisation you are planning the volunteering with to see if it's required. Generally DBS checks are required when:

• You are working with vulnerable individuals including children
• If you are performing a regulated activity ie. for children - teaching, training, coaching, supervising or caring for children; for vulnerable adults - personal care, transport, direct healthcare and assisting with tasks. 
• You are performing the activity on three or more occasions within a 30 day period. 
• You are performing the activity in an unsupervised capacity 

If you have any questions regarding DBS checks, email activities@exeterguild.com.