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I am not a British national; can I volunteer in the UK?
There are no restrictions on volunteering by EU nationals. The same goes for nationals of Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. People with refugee status (or who have exceptional leave to remain) and family members can do any type of work including volunteering.
Asylum seekers and family members may volunteer - including whilst they are appealing against a decision to refuse them asylum.
There are no restrictions on volunteering by EU nationals. The same goes for nationals of Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. People with refugee status (or who have exceptional leave to remain) and family members can do any type of work including volunteering.
Asylum seekers and family members may volunteer - including whilst they are appealing against a decision to refuse them asylum.
Are you over 25, and interested in volunteering?
Visit do-it.org.uk web site [link will open in a new window]. YouthNet manages the National Volunteering Database, hosted at do-it.org.uk, which has information about thousands of volunteering opportunities for all ages all over the country.
Visit do-it.org.uk web site [link will open in a new window]. YouthNet manages the National Volunteering Database, hosted at do-it.org.uk, which has information about thousands of volunteering opportunities for all ages all over the country.
Can I volunteer if I'm under-16?
Yes, there are volunteering opportunities available for those of you who are under 16, although to participate in volunteering through v we need you to be 16 years or older.
If you are under 16 and you’re still keen to volunteer, check out
Young Timebank. Young TimeBank can help you turn your ideas for your school or community into reality.
Yes, there are volunteering opportunities available for those of you who are under 16, although to participate in volunteering through v we need you to be 16 years or older.
If you are under 16 and you’re still keen to volunteer, check out
Young Timebank. Young TimeBank can help you turn your ideas for your school or community into reality.
I'm really interested in giving my spare time to volunteering, but I also have a part-time job. Will I be able to work around my hours at work?
Yes – many volunteering opportunities are extremely flexible and you should be able to find one that suits you. Talk to the opportunity provider before you start and make sure they're clear about how much time you can give.
Use vsearch to find opportunities that best suit you. (Choose part-time or short-term opportunities.)
Yes – many volunteering opportunities are extremely flexible and you should be able to find one that suits you. Talk to the opportunity provider before you start and make sure they're clear about how much time you can give.
Use vsearch to find opportunities that best suit you. (Choose part-time or short-term opportunities.)
How long will it take for my media files, comments and feedback to be displayed on vinspired?
Any media files, comments or feedback will need to be approved by our moderators before appearing on the portal. Anything you submit should be approved within 24 hours. You will receive an email letting you know if your submission has been approved or rejected. If you do not receive an email, within this timeframe please email us
Any media files, comments or feedback will need to be approved by our moderators before appearing on the portal. Anything you submit should be approved within 24 hours. You will receive an email letting you know if your submission has been approved or rejected. If you do not receive an email, within this timeframe please email us
