Our volunteers enable blind and partially sighted people of all ages to live the life they want to lead. You should complete this form to apply for a specific volunteer role with Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT).  Please ensure you read the advert and role description carefully before completing this form. 

Please note that to be considered for a Sight Loss Council, Young Voices or Student Voices role you must be blind or partially sighted. If you are not blind or partially sighted but would like to volunteer for Thomas Pocklington Trust, please find out about other volunteering opportunities on our website.

Use the contact details below to contact our friendly Volunteering Team.

Email: volunteering@pocklington.org.uk 

Please ensure you have carefully read the guidance document previously sent to you before completing this form. 

Use the contact details below to contact our friendly Volunteering Team.

Email: volunteering@pocklington.org.uk 

Thank you for your interest in joining us at TPT. Please complete the application form on the following pages. The HR team will be in touch normally within 2 weeks of the closing date, to update you on the status of your application.

If you would like to have a conversation about the role, or if you would like this form or any future correspondence in a different format, please get in touch via email.

Please note that we can only offer internships to candidates aged 16 or over.

We are also unable to provide visa sponsorship for any of our roles. Applicants must already hold valid Right to Work in the UK. If you are not a British or Irish citizen and your visa is time-limited, please include the visa end date in the form below.

Please list your education below, starting with the most recent.

(Click 'Add another qualification' to add additional qualifications).

Please list your previous work and/or voluntary roles below, starting with the most recent.

Career paths aren’t always linear, and we recognise that life circumstances, health, study, and caring responsibilities can all shape your journey. Please use this section to record any gaps, if you wish, so we can understand your experience as a whole.

I have read the Parent or Carer Guide in respect of this application and I give permission for my son or daughter to undertake all the activities outlined in the role description as part of a volunteering role with Thomas Pocklington Trust.

I understand that although staff or leaders in charge of the activities will take all reasonable care, they cannot necessarily be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury my son or daughter suffers as a result of their volunteering activity.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain roles, some convictions and cautions are considered “protected”. This means they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

We want everyone to have a fair and supportive experience when applying to work with us. We recognise that some applicants may have access needs related to a disability, a health condition, or personal circumstances such as caring responsibilities.

If there is anything that would help the recruitment process work better for you, you can let us know here. We will use this information only to arrange the adjustments you need and to make sure the process is as accessible and comfortable as possible.

Under the Equality Act 2010, a disability is defined as a long-term physical or mental condition that has a substantial impact on day-to-day activities. You do not need a formal diagnosis to tell us what support or adjustments would be helpful, we simply want to understand how we can best enable you to participate fully.

Any information you share is kept confidential and will not affect how your application is assessed.

TPT promises to protect your privacy and to follow GDPR law.  We collect and use your information (referred to as personal data) because it is in our legitimate interest – we will only use your personal data in ways that you would reasonably expect and so that we can keep the promises we make to you as a volunteer.

Please read our volunteer privacy policy for further information on how long we will keep your data, how your data may be shared and used, and your rights under GDPR law.