Staff and Volunteers
Sample Facilitator Agreement
When it comes to engaging the services of a facilitator, it is recommended that youth theatres develop an agreement. This is so that there is clarity around roles, time-commitment, payment etc. It is less likely for difficulties to arise if both parties are clear what to expect.
Download Sample Facilitator Agreement, (3 pages,100k)
Volunteer Policies
It is a good idea to develop a volunteer policy. Not only will this ensure the role of the volunteer is valued within your group, but will also clarify responsibilities, lines of communication etc. Below is NAYD's Volunteer Policy which can be tailored to your own group.
Download NAYD's Volunteer Policy(5 pages, 100k)
Volunteer Information Forms
A Volunteer Information Form can be sent to interested adults who wish to volunteer for the youth theatre. It can serve a number of purposes........
Find out more about Volunteer Information Forms(1 page, 364k)
Download a sample Volunteer Information Form(2 pages, 92k)
Declaration Forms
A Declaration Form allows a youth theatre to ask those interested in working with its young people to self declare any reasons why they think they may be unsuitable or working with children or young people......
Download About Declaration Forms(2 pages, 280k)
Download Sample Declaration Form(1 page, 92k)
Garda Vetting
As of 1st September 2006, Garda Vetting was extended to cover non-statutory sectors such as youth work and the voluntary sector. It is now accepted best practice to vet all staff/volunteers with substantial unsupervised access to children and young people.
NAYD is a Registered Organisation with the GCVU and has developed a Garda Vetting Consortium for submitting forms on behalf of member youth theatres. The policy below details the terms of membership of the consortium and the procedures for submission of forms. It also provides guidance on dealing with returned convictions/prosecutions.
Download NAYD's Garda Vetting Policy: Youth Theatres.(13 pages,188k)
NAYD will have six submission dates for consortium members to submit garda vetting forms in 2012:
- 31 January
- 31 March
- 31 May
- 31 August
- 31 October
- 17 December
If your youth theatre is affiliated to NAYD and wishes to join the Consortium, , NAYD's Authorised Signatory.
Completing the Garda Vetting Application Form
Applying for Garda Vetting involves completing an official Garda Vetting application form.
Download About Completing the Garda Vetting Form(3 pages, 212k)
Employing Outside Professionals
Workshops, productions, events - there are many times when a youth theatre group engages an outside professional. With the right balance of planning, communication and vision, this partnership can be of major benefit to all parties involved. Joint Ventures offers guidance to youth theatres and outside professional theatre practitioners working together.
A number of advice sheets accompany the guidelines.
Download Joint Ventures: Partnerships with Outside Theatre Professionals, 5 pages, 147 k
Download Advice on Agreements Advice Sheet, 2 pages, 72k
Download Roles and Responsibilities Advice Sheet, 8 pages, 130k
Download Advice on Agreements with Writers Advice Sheet, 5 pages, 145k
Download Grievance Procedures Advice Sheet
