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Volunteer placements, rights and expenses

Explains where to find volunteer placements, your rights as a volunteer what expenses you might receive and volunteer agreements which set out what to expect from the organisation you're volunteering with.

https://www.gov.uk/volunteering
GOV.UK
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Volunteers and employment rights

Explains how the Equality Act 2010 applies to volunteers, and volunteer's rights when it comes to bullying or harrassment. 

https://www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/involving-volunteers/volunteers-and-th…
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I want to volunteer

Information about volunteering and ways that you can find or sign up for a volunteering opportunity.

https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/i-want-to-volunteer
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
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Volunteering - what to do if things go wrong?

Explains what steps you should take if something goes wrong when you are volunteering, including information on your rights as a volunteer and who you can complain to. 

https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/if-volunteering-goes-wrong
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
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Volunteering and benefits

Explains the rules that you should be aware of if you are volunteering and receiving benefits. 

https://www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/involving-volunteers/volunteers-and-th…
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
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Permitted work

Factsheet explaining what work you can do, including voluntary work, while claiming health or disability related benefits. 

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/permitted-work
Disability Rights UK
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