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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…
Apply for an ETA to come to the UK if you’re a tourist, visiting family or for certain other reasons for up to 6 months. It costs £16. Find out if you need an ETA or a visa instead.
An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) lets you travel to the UK for…
You do not need an ETA to travel to the UK if: you’re a British or Irish…
Whether you need to apply for an ETA depends on why you’re travelling to…
It costs £16 to apply online or through the UK ETA app. You cannot get a…
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
An overview of 16 to 19 education funding and how we calculate.
Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Turkey, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information and advice about what career choices are available for teenagers and young adults in England - National Careers Service
Details for 16 to 19 funded institutions on how funding will work in academic year 2025 to 2026.
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