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Can I use my volunteer work as a reference?
If you volunteer for a long period – e.g. 3 months - most organisations will give you a reference outlining your activities and the skills you have gained.
There are also a number of different schemes where accreditation could be quoted e.g. Millennium Volunteers, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Youth Achievement Award.
Many organisations provide certificates for volunteering work.
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If you volunteer for a long period – e.g. 3 months - most organisations will give you a reference outlining your activities and the skills you have gained.
There are also a number of different schemes where accreditation could be quoted e.g. Millennium Volunteers, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Youth Achievement Award.
Many organisations provide certificates for volunteering work.
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Can I get qualifications while volunteering?
It's becoming more common for organisations to offer volunteer qualifications such as an NVQ, although these usually apply only to full-time volunteering opportunities. Either way, you are likely to learn a lot and gain valuable experience, skills and a reference though.
If you do need a formal qualification, ask at the interview, or contact your local vinvolved team or volunteer bureau as they may know if any other local organisations offer qualifications.
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It's becoming more common for organisations to offer volunteer qualifications such as an NVQ, although these usually apply only to full-time volunteering opportunities. Either way, you are likely to learn a lot and gain valuable experience, skills and a reference though.
If you do need a formal qualification, ask at the interview, or contact your local vinvolved team or volunteer bureau as they may know if any other local organisations offer qualifications.
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Do I need qualifications or experience to volunteer?
You don’t need any qualifications to become a volunteer. However some organisations may ask for qualifications for opportunities that require skilled work. Not to worry though, as often training will be provided as part of your volunteering experience.
When you search for opportunities through vsearch, you'll be able to see straight away if organisations are looking for any qualifications or experience. Loads of places are only looking for enthusiasm and commitment.
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You don’t need any qualifications to become a volunteer. However some organisations may ask for qualifications for opportunities that require skilled work. Not to worry though, as often training will be provided as part of your volunteering experience.
When you search for opportunities through vsearch, you'll be able to see straight away if organisations are looking for any qualifications or experience. Loads of places are only looking for enthusiasm and commitment.
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How can I be sure that the organisations listed are reputable?
All organisations that provide opportunities to the National Volunteering Database are encouraged to adhere to the Investing in Volunteering Standards, however we can not guarantee the quality of all opportunities featured. Opportunities from other sources e.g. the Worldwide Volunteering database are subject to the standards and requirements of the country hosting the opportunity, so in both cases you will need to look carefully at the organisation offering the opportunity to make an informed decision.
v does not screen any of the information from volunteering organisations or opportunities shown as a result of an opportunity search, nor can v accept any responsibility for the quality of any specific project, organisation, activity or volunteering opportunity. Volunteers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves on the management, financial, safety, health and all other aspects of a volunteering opportunity before enrolling on it.
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All organisations that provide opportunities to the National Volunteering Database are encouraged to adhere to the Investing in Volunteering Standards, however we can not guarantee the quality of all opportunities featured. Opportunities from other sources e.g. the Worldwide Volunteering database are subject to the standards and requirements of the country hosting the opportunity, so in both cases you will need to look carefully at the organisation offering the opportunity to make an informed decision.
v does not screen any of the information from volunteering organisations or opportunities shown as a result of an opportunity search, nor can v accept any responsibility for the quality of any specific project, organisation, activity or volunteering opportunity. Volunteers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves on the management, financial, safety, health and all other aspects of a volunteering opportunity before enrolling on it.
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Can I volunteer if I have a disability?
Yes. There are disabled volunteers in all kinds of roles. If you have special needs of any kind, it's worth discussing this with the organisation so that they put in place any necessary resources. If you have particular concerns, or are unable to find an opportunity, contact your vinvolved team.
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Yes. There are disabled volunteers in all kinds of roles. If you have special needs of any kind, it's worth discussing this with the organisation so that they put in place any necessary resources. If you have particular concerns, or are unable to find an opportunity, contact your vinvolved team.
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Can I volunteer with my family or friends?
Lots of volunteering organisations will encourage you to get friends and family involved. Usually groups go in for practical activities like conservation and fundraising - you can search for these kinds of opportunities in vsearch.
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Lots of volunteering organisations will encourage you to get friends and family involved. Usually groups go in for practical activities like conservation and fundraising - you can search for these kinds of opportunities in vsearch.
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Will I have to go for an interview before I can volunteer?
It's likely that most organisations will want to have a chat with you before you start volunteering - but don't panic! Discussing your volunteering before you start is a good way to make sure it's the right opportunity for you.
For many volunteering positions, it'll just be a case of an informal chat, so you can find out more about them and they can find out more about you. Make sure you tell them how much time you've got to spare and ask about anything you need to know, such as travel expenses, allowances, supervision and training.
If your volunteering role involves more responsibility, for example, if you'll be managing budgets, you may need to go for a more formal interview.
Applying for volunteering opportunities could also involve filling in application forms, and in some cases you may need to provide references.
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It's likely that most organisations will want to have a chat with you before you start volunteering - but don't panic! Discussing your volunteering before you start is a good way to make sure it's the right opportunity for you.
For many volunteering positions, it'll just be a case of an informal chat, so you can find out more about them and they can find out more about you. Make sure you tell them how much time you've got to spare and ask about anything you need to know, such as travel expenses, allowances, supervision and training.
If your volunteering role involves more responsibility, for example, if you'll be managing budgets, you may need to go for a more formal interview.
Applying for volunteering opportunities could also involve filling in application forms, and in some cases you may need to provide references.
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How much time do I need to give as a volunteer?
Even if you work full-time and have a busy lifestyle you should still be able to find something that suits you. Some volunteering requires many hours a week, some only a few each month. You can volunteer in the evenings, at night and/or at weekends.
Opportunities you find through vsearch should make it clear as to how much time is required. If you're pushed for time, try looking for a short-term opportunity - you could start with a one-off day of volunteering and see how you go.
If you need more help finding a placement to fit around your life, contact your local Millennium Volunteers project or vteam. You can find their contact details in vadvice.
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Even if you work full-time and have a busy lifestyle you should still be able to find something that suits you. Some volunteering requires many hours a week, some only a few each month. You can volunteer in the evenings, at night and/or at weekends.
Opportunities you find through vsearch should make it clear as to how much time is required. If you're pushed for time, try looking for a short-term opportunity - you could start with a one-off day of volunteering and see how you go.
If you need more help finding a placement to fit around your life, contact your local Millennium Volunteers project or vteam. You can find their contact details in vadvice.
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What do volunteers do?
As a volunteer you can do just about anything. Volunteering is all about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid.
Volunteering could include organising local fundraising gigs, campaigning on an issue you feel passionately about (fancy dress optional...), helping children learn to read, clearing up your area, making films about issues that matter, managing a children's football team... whatever your interest and passion, you can use it to make a difference in your community. You could even apply for funding to set up your own project.
The best thing about volunteering is that, by offering your time and effort you will meet new people, gain valuable skills and have heaps of fun doing it!
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As a volunteer you can do just about anything. Volunteering is all about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid.
Volunteering could include organising local fundraising gigs, campaigning on an issue you feel passionately about (fancy dress optional...), helping children learn to read, clearing up your area, making films about issues that matter, managing a children's football team... whatever your interest and passion, you can use it to make a difference in your community. You could even apply for funding to set up your own project.
The best thing about volunteering is that, by offering your time and effort you will meet new people, gain valuable skills and have heaps of fun doing it!
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