Garda Vetting

Welcome ! We always welcome mentors. There is small legal hurdle to jump..

Garda Vetting

This a legal requirement for mentors. We read it as, I know I have no problem, this assists in confirms it. see FAQ here .

ID documents mentioned are (your proof of ID (Photo ID & Proof of Address dated within the last 3 months )

Documentation is here

Vetting is a multiple stage process.

Step 1: Print, fill out & sign (by hand) the Vetting Invitation Form (NVB 1) below. Produce proof of ID (Photo ID & Proof of Address dated within the last 3 months) to the Champion/Child Protection Officer. ( the most important bit is step 2 is done asap as its a very busy time with schools starting back and lots of clubs restarting). The Champion/Child Protection Officer( e - lot of terminology, read this , is required to keep evidence of ID verification should your application require further investigation. A good way to do this is to cc’ coderdojocastlenock@gmail.com on any correspondence.

Step 2: Scan and send your signed Vetting Invitation Form (NVB1) and your proof of ID (Photo ID & Proof of Address dated within the last 3months) to gardavetting@coderdojo.org with the descriptive subject in the title (e.g Joe Bloggs Vetting Application 17/09/2019).

Step 3: CoderDojo will send you an email with a link attached inviting you to complete the rest of your application online. You have 14 days from the date you open this link to complete the rest of your application online.

Step 4: Once submitted CoderDojo will review your application and submit it to the National Vetting Bureau.

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCORRECT OR IS MISSING INFORMATION IT WILL BE DELAYED Applications that are submitted correctly can expect to be processed within 3-5 working days ( hopefully :) )

Advice.

• Use a black pen to fill out form NVB1
• EIRCODE can be got here
• The form must be completed in full using BLOCK CAPITALS and writing must be clear and legible
• The form should be completed in ball point pen.
• Photocopies will not be accepted, but colour scanned copies will.
• Insert details for each field, allowing one block letter per box. Allow one digit per per box, fill in text boxes accordingly “Name of Organisation” and “Signature” accordingly
• Please fill in your email address, allowing one character/symbol per box. Please allow one digit per box for your contact number. The Current Address means the address you are now living at. The address fields should be completed in full, including Eircode/Postcode. No abbreviations.)
• The consent box, must be ticked or your form will be returned.
• Role Being Vetted For The role being applied for must be clearly stated. Generic terms such as “Volunteer” will not suffice. We advise using terms such as “CoderDojo Technical Mentor”
• Name of Organisation The name of the organisation should be stated as ie; CoderDojo Castleknock This will help the CoderDojo Foundation to file applications together as they come in .

As can be seen from the long advice list,Bureaucracy is at play here, read instructions very carefully :) The upside is once this is done, we are dispense with bureaucracy.

Unfortunately you will be unable to mentor until the Garda Vetting is complete as it’s a legal pre-requisite ( which is why we want to start the process now .)

Any question, do not hesitate to contact us..