What is a DBS check?

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) carry out police and identity checks for all volunteers working in any capacity with children or vulnerable adults.

You may be asked to complete a DBS check for certain volunteering roles.

We do not offer DBS checks - these are provided by your volunteering host organisation, and you should not have to pay for this yourself. In the event you are asked to pay for a DBS check, please let us know on volunteering@shu.ac.uk.