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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…
Nominate a group of volunteers for The King's Award for Voluntary Service including eligibility and supporting a nomination.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to…
You can nominate a group for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service…
Communities across the United Kingdom will benefit as 231 volunteer-led groups receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest accolade a voluntary group can receive in the UK, equivalent to an MBE.
The role of voluntary organisations in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.
Guidance on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jones on 12 December 2025.
Information on how to stay safe and healthy during travel abroad.
A guide to how the government is supporting VCSE organisations.
What to do if you claim benefits and do voluntary work.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
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