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Where do the opportunities come from?
There are thousands of opportunities provided by hundreds of voluntary sector organisations and charities from all over the country. These are collected in the National Volunteering Database created by YouthNet and hosted at do-it.org.uk.
There are thousands of opportunities provided by hundreds of voluntary sector organisations and charities from all over the country. These are collected in the National Volunteering Database created by YouthNet and hosted at do-it.org.uk.
What can I expect as a vinspired member?
After you have registered online, you can then search for volunteering opportunities that interest you. We will provide you with all the outlining information, and if you want you can then either apply or enquire about an opportunity through the portal. You will then be sent an email, and your details will be forwarded to the organisation. They should then be in touch with you within 2 weeks.
After you have registered online, you can then search for volunteering opportunities that interest you. We will provide you with all the outlining information, and if you want you can then either apply or enquire about an opportunity through the portal. You will then be sent an email, and your details will be forwarded to the organisation. They should then be in touch with you within 2 weeks.
Can I volunteer if I have a disability?
Yes. There are disabled volunteers in all kinds of roles. If you have special needs of any kind, it's worth discussing this with the organisation so that they put in place any necessary resources. If you have particular concerns, or are unable to find an opportunity, contact your vinvolved team.
Yes. There are disabled volunteers in all kinds of roles. If you have special needs of any kind, it's worth discussing this with the organisation so that they put in place any necessary resources. If you have particular concerns, or are unable to find an opportunity, contact your vinvolved team.
Can I volunteer with my family or friends?
Lots of volunteering organisations will encourage you to get friends and family involved. Usually groups go in for practical activities like conservation and fundraising - you can search for these kinds of opportunities in vsearch.
Lots of volunteering organisations will encourage you to get friends and family involved. Usually groups go in for practical activities like conservation and fundraising - you can search for these kinds of opportunities in vsearch.
