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Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Gavin Mansfield, Deputy Judge of the High Court, on 9 May 2024.
Find volunteering opportunities, and volunteer rights, pay, expenses, age limits, criminal record checks.
You can find volunteering opportunities on the: National Association for…
You do not have a contract of employment as a volunteer, so you do not…
Age limits There’s no upper age limit on volunteering. Some organisations’…
You are not paid for your time as a volunteer, but you may get money to…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
What to do if you claim benefits and do voluntary work.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
262 charities, youth groups and museums across the UK recognised for their outstanding work.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Guidance on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for organisations who offer work experience, including placements and internships.
Ref: 14676 We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following: Please may I see the contents of voluntary …
Nominate a group of volunteers for The King's Award for Voluntary Service including eligibility and supporting a nomination.
The definition of a 'worker', and the types of work or workers that are eligible for the minimum wage.
The role of voluntary organisations in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.
Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
Information on how to stay safe and healthy during travel abroad.
Engaging in Global Health: information for health sector workers and employers about the opportunities and benefits of volunteering abroad.
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