Garda Vetting (Updated Mar 2024)
- Proof of Garda Vetting is a requirement for all CFR volunteers prior to addition to the CFR dispatch system.
- This vetting must be completed every two (2) years
VETTING PROCEDURE
COMMON MISTAKES WITH VETTING
- An invitation Form (Form NVB 1) is available to download below⬇️.
- Print and Fill in the Invitation Form (Form NVB1)
- Make sure you tick the box where required and sign and date the bottom of the for.
- Attach your proof of identification documents with this form (for example you can attach a copy of your Driving licence or your passport and a copy of utilities bill or bank statement or letter from your Insurance company – dated in the past three months addressed to yourself. Please see ID Check reference document available to download below.
- Return your NVB1 form & proof of identification documents to the Group Coordinator or Vetting Officer.
- You will then receive an email link to an online Vetting Form from the National Vetting Bureau from Volunteer Ireland.
- Complete this online vetting form carefully and submit.
- You will receive a tracking number to monitor your application progress.
- Inform our Group Co-ordinator when your application is successful.
COMMON MISTAKES WITH VETTING
- Applicant does not provide full address including Eircode (if you have not been allocated an Eircode, please note this on your invitation form)
- Applicant provides too many forms of ID
- Applicant uses Invitation forms not provided by Donegal Volunteer Centre
- Applicant returns Invitation form that has not been properly printed. (Details missing or illegible)
- Applicant does not tick the box at the bottom of the form
- Please Note: This is a legal process, so every care must be taken at every stage or this will hinder your clearance and cause extra work for the vetting officer.
Garda Vetting Invitation Form 2024
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Please include TWO photocopied forms of identification with your "Invitation to Vetting" form based on the Garda Vetting 100-Point Identification Check below.
Garda 100 Point ID Check reference document
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Donegal Bay CFR Vetting Policy
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- NOTE: Once the 'Invitation to Vetting form' is submitted, the Garda National Vetting Bureau will send you back an e-mail with a link to an online form to complete your previous addresses etc.
- You must complete this online form within 30 days in order for vetting to be fully completed.