For anyone applying to be a volunteer at Gloucestershire Nightstop, we need to have two references. Please make sure that they have agreed to act as your referee. We request one personal reference and one professional reference. We advise you to choose referees who know you well and, where possible, have an understanding and know you well. They need to be able to answer the questions fully and so they need to have known you for at least a year. If you would like to see the reference form, please contact who can forward you a copy before requests are made.

Because of the nature of Gloucestershire Nightstop work, many of our posts are exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are therefore obliged to provide details of the criminal record, including spent convictions, at an early stage of the application process. Please note that failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position may lead to withdrawal of the offer of appointment or subsequent dismissal at a later date. Any information given will be confidential and will only be considered in relation to an application for a position to which the order applies. We would like to stress that having a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from gaining a position with us.

Gloucestershire Nightstop is committed to attracting host applications from all sectors of the community. We invite you to help us monitor how well we are doing in this regard. We strive to provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute. We would be grateful if you took the time to complete and return this questionnaire. This is an entirely optional form – you can complete as much or as little of the form as you feel comfortable with. The information you provide will be treated in strict confidence and will not be used as part of the selection process. By completing and returning the monitoring form which follows, you consent to Gloucestershire Nightstop processing this information for general monitoring purposes in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and the Data Protection & Confidentiality policies.