Volunteer DBS Checks
Volunteer DBS checks - Adult workforce, child workforce, other workforce
The cost for a volunteer is £16 – the DBS check is free, we charge a £16 admin fee.
Salford CVS is an umbrella body for the DBS service. We provide DBS support for voluntary, community, social enterprise, charity, faith, and not-for-profit organisations based within Greater Manchester only.
Eligibility
To understand more about eligibility for Standard or Enhanced DBS checks, see links below:
Eligibility guide for Standard DBS
Eligibility guide for Enhanced DBS
To see if you are eligible for a DBS you can also use this handy DBS tool
Update service and tracking your application
Applicants can use the DBS update service to keep a certificate up to date or carry out checks on a potential employee’s certificate. This is at a cost of £13 per year for paid workers and free for volunteers.
If you have completed a DBS check with Salford CVS and would like to see the progress, you can track your DBS here. You will need your form reference number and date of birth to use the tracker.
ID requirements
You can check current DBS ID requirements here
At least 3 forms for ID must be shown including photo ID and address ID
The rules you must follow as part of the ID checking process:
- Only valid, current and original documentation will be accepted
- Photocopies will not be accepted
- Documentation printed from the internet e.g. bank statements will not be accepted
- All documents must be in the applicant's current name as recorded in section A
Book an appointment with our team
You can book a face-to-face appointment with a member of our team at our office in Eccles, Salford.
To arrange a DBS with our team please call 0161 787 7795 or email dbs@salfordcvs.co.uk
Our office is open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
If you would like to find an alternative DBS umbrella service, you can use the link below to find a service in your area: