Information for Membership Secretaries

The role of Membership Secretaries and Scotland Disclosure Signatories is essential to the effective recruitment of adult helpers and members and to the ongoing safeguarding of children and young people within Woodcraft Folk.

This area of the website is dedicated to providing you with easy access to the tools necessary to complete your task of member recruitment, seeking references and supporting the CRB/S Disclosure process.

You can find a range of documents in our library that have been developed to assist and advise you, including:

Role descriptions for Membership Secretaries (England & Wales, Scotland) and Disclosure Signatories (Scotland)

Overview of membership processes

Membership application form

Standard reference request letters

CRB guidance, as well as advice for members completing the form for the first time

Detailed information on how to verify identification of new members

Advice on confidentiality and data protection

Guidance on the recruitment of ex-offenders

To request additional CRB Disclosure application forms please email membership@woodcraft.org.uk

As Membership Secretary you should also keep up to date with Woodcraft Folk policies on:

Safeguarding

Equal Opportunities

Data Protection

If you require any further advice or guidance please contact Debs McCahon, Membership Development Manager on 0845 217 8939 or email deborah.mccahon@woodcraft.org.uk