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Benefits and Volunteering

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 15:50

There is a lot of confusion over whether volunteering affects an individual’s benefits. This is not helped by the fact that some benefits advisers are poorly informed about volunteering and sometimes give people the wrong advice. In actual fact the rules are quite simple, and it’s well worth knowing them so that you can advise volunteers if they have any queries.

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I want to register my organisation

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 15:26

Organisations involving volunteers can register with Dudley Volunteer Centre free of charge to receive a comprehensive range of services (see the Key Areas of Work for Volunteer Centres page for further information). Please use this form to contact Dudley Volunteer Centre.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 September 2008 13:43 ) Read more...

Investing in Volunteers

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 15:25

Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. The Standard enables organisations to comprehensively review their volunteer management, and also publicly demonstrates their commitment to volunteering.

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Key areas of work for Volunteer Centres

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 15:24

Volunteer Centres (sometimes known as volunteer bureaux or volunteer development agencies) provide support at a local level for individual volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.

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Why should I involve volunteers?

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 15:23

Sometimes charitable organisations feel that because they operate within the voluntary sector they should involve volunteers, however this should not always be the case.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 September 2008 14:55 ) Read more...

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