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Find out what being a charity trustee involves and how to employ, manage and keep people at your charity safe from harm.
The Inspiring Governance online service connects schools and trusts with skilled volunteers in their area who are interested in becoming a school governor or a trustee on a Local Governing Body.
Publication of a report into local volunteer activity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Guidance for emergency responders to assist in the planning, coordination and management of spontaneous offers of support from the public during an emergency.
Find out what a volunteer bat roost visitor (VBRV) does and how to get trained and licenced to carry out bat roost visits.
Using Taking Part Survey data to identify 4 distinct groups of volunteers: general, sport, multi-activity and arts and heritage.
This publication provides information about volunteering for a variety of civic roles to enable people to make informed decisions about whether…
Help by giving your money, time and skills if there's been a natural disaster or humanitarian emergency overseas
Volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service and help to carry out search and rescue along the UK shoreline.
The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.
Join an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) to volunteer to check standards in prisons - find out how to apply
Nominate a group of volunteers for The King's Award for Voluntary Service including eligibility and supporting a nomination.
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