Attending a selection session

Our selection sessions, whether meeting 1-2-1, as a group or undertaking a taster session, give you an opportunity to introduce yourself, meet the team, learn more about how volunteering at the Cathedral works, about the role you have applied for and ask your questions.

When you are invited to attend, you will have been informed about the date, time and where you should go on arrival. 

On this page you can you find out more about more detailed information on where to go on your arrival and what documents you need to bring with you.

If you have any questions, please email volunteering@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or call 0207 2468 370.

Getting here

St Paul's Cathedral has good public transport links and more information can be found on our How to find us page.

On your arrival

Are you going to Chapter House?  Download further information about this building.

Checking your identity

As part of our volunteer recruitment process, we check identity documents for all new starters. If you are unable to provide proof of identity, you will not be able to volunteer with us until you have. Please contact volunteering@stpaulscathedral.org.uk.with any questions or concerns.

If the volunteering role you are undertaking requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (this is a criminal record check because you will be working closely with children and/or vulnerable adults), our in-house proof of identity check is a separate process to the DBS requirements.  Your Staff Lead will tell you more about completing a DBS check.

Documents we can accept

There are a number of documents we can view. Please note that we are unable to accept photocopies. Our preference is for us to view a document containing your photograph in person, and any document from Group 1 will meet this need.

If you are unable to provide a document from Group 1, then please provide one document from each of the following groups – Group 2a and Group 2b. 

Please do take a note of validity requirements.

Group 1 : Primary Trusted Identity Credentials

DocumentNotes
PassportAny current and valid passport
Biometric residence permitUK
Current driving licence photocard (full or provisional)UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. From 8th June 2015 the paper counterpart to the driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA
Birth certificate - issued within 12 months of birthUK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands - including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commission and HM Forces
Adoption certificateUK and Channel Islands

Group 2a: Trusted government documents

DocumentNotes 
Current driving licence photocard - (full or provisional)All countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands)
Current driving licence (full or provisional) - paper version (if issued before 1998)UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands
Birth certificate - issued after time of birthUK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands
Marriage/civil partnership certificateUK and Channel Islands
Immigration document, visa, or work permitIssued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. Visa/permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based
HM Forces ID cardUK
Firearms licenceUK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands

 

Group 2b: Financial and social history documents

DocumentsNotesIssue date and validity
Mortgage statementUKIssued in last 12 months
Bank or building society statementUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 3 months
Bank or building society statementCountries outside the UKIssued in last 3 months - branch must be in the country where the applicant lives and works
Bank or building society account opening confirmation letterUKIssued in last 3 months
Credit card statementUKIssued in last 3 months
Financial statement, for example pension or endowmentUKIssued in last 12 months
P45 or P60 statementUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 12 months
Council Tax statementUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 12 months
Letter of sponsorship from future employment providerNon-UK only - valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application    Must still be valid
Utility billUK - not mobile telephone billIssued in last 3 months
Benefit statement, for example Child Benefit, pensionUKIssued in last 3 months
Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRCUK and Channel IslandsIssued in last 3 months
EEA National ID card Must still be valid
Irish Passport CardCannot be used with an Irish passportMust still be valid
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logoUK, Isle of Man, and Channel IslandsMust still be valid
Letter from head teacher or college principalUK - for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education - only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be providedMust still be valid

 

What will happen to my documents?

We will take a photocopy of any documents you bring in for review and keep these in your hard copy file. In Assemble, we will mark that we have seen your documents confirming your identity.

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