Garda Vetting is a statutory requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012–2016 for individuals who will be volunteering or working with children and/or vulnerable persons through No Barriers Foundation.

All Garda Vetting applications for No Barriers Foundation volunteers are processed on behalf of the Foundation by Donegal Volunteer Centre through the National Vetting Bureau (NVB).

Before You Begin

To start the Garda Vetting process, you must download and complete the NVB 1 Garda Vetting Form (available via the button at the top of this page).

Important:

• The NVB 1 form cannot be completed online.
• The form must be printed and completed by hand using black ink.

Completing the Application Form

You are only required to complete Sections 1 and 2 of the NVB 1 form.

Please do not complete Section 3.

For the question "Role Being Vetted For", please enter:

Auxiliary Staff Working with Children & Vulnerable Adults

Please ensure that all information is completed clearly and accurately. Any incorrect, incomplete, or outdated information may result in delays to your application.

Proof of Identity

You must provide one valid form of photo identification from the following:

• Passport or Passport Card
• Driving Licence (Full or Learner Permit)
• Public Services Card
• National Identity Card

The identification document must be valid, and all details must match the information provided on your application form.

Proof of Address

You must provide one document showing your current address, dated within the last six months:

• Bank Statement
• Utility Bill
• Letter from a Government Department or Public Authority

The document must clearly display your name, current address, and issue date.

Submitting Your Application

Once you have completed the NVB 1 form and gathered your proof of identity and proof of address documents, please submit them to No Barriers Foundation for verification.

Contact Details

Email: hello@nobarriers.ie

Phone: 083 8855056

In Person:
No Barriers Foundation
Mountain Top
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal

Verification Process

No Barriers Foundation will verify your documentation and ensure your application is complete.

Once verified, an authorised representative will sign and date the application before it is forwarded to Donegal Volunteer Centre for processing through the National Vetting Bureau.

If any information is missing or requires clarification, you may be contacted before your application can proceed.

Important: Check Your Email Regularly

Once No Barriers Foundation has submitted your verified application to Donegal Volunteer Centre, the next stage of the Garda Vetting process takes place directly between the National Vetting Bureau and the applicant.

You will receive an email from the National Vetting Bureau containing a link to complete the required online vetting form. This is a mandatory stage of the Garda Vetting process and must be completed before a vetting result can be issued.

Please check your email regularly, including your spam or junk folder, as important correspondence may occasionally be filtered there.

It is important to note that once your application has been submitted to Donegal Volunteer Centre, No Barriers Foundation has no visibility of, or involvement in, the processing of your application by the National Vetting Bureau. We are not notified of delays, outstanding actions, requests for additional information, or application progress updates.

For this reason, applicants are responsible for monitoring their email account and responding promptly to any communication received from the National Vetting Bureau. Failure to complete the online vetting stage or respond to requests for additional information may result in delays to your application.

Processing Times

Typical processing times are approximately 4-6 weeks, although this may vary depending on application volumes and the completeness of the information provided.

Applicants will be notified once a vetting result has been received.

Important Notice

Incorrect information, incomplete forms, unsigned documentation, or missing proof of identity and address will result in delays and may require your application to be resubmitted.

To avoid delays, please ensure that:

• All sections are completed clearly and accurately.
• Supporting documentation is included.
• Your contact details are correct and up to date.
• You monitor your email account, including your spam/junk folder, throughout the vetting process.

If you require assistance at any stage of the process, please contact No Barriers Foundation using the details provided above.