Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Provide accreditation for volunteers in Government-supported Covid-19 schemes
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
During the Covid-19 crisis many people are in self isolation due to health issues and are relying on the help of volunteers, who may be unregistered and unchecked (some who could have criminal backgrounds or want to take advantage). I want the government to set up a scheme to accredit volunteers.
Many vulnerable people in self-isolation due to health issues are reaching out on social media and asking for the help of strangers. Sadly some people offering to volunteer may not have vulnerable peoples interest at heart and might take advantage, a national scheme that can DBS check volunteers and give them an approved badge would help safeguard these vulnerable people during the Covid-19 crisis Currently nothing.
Timeline
| 13 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
13 May 2020
Closed
13 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.