Being treated fairly as a volunteer

Person in wheelchair using a wheelchair ramp down stairs

The organisation should make reasonable adjustments if you have any extra needs because of a disability or illness.

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This might mean doing tasks in a different way to help you do your best.

A person in a wheelchair volunteering in a downstairs kitchen

For example, if it is difficult for you to use the stairs, you can ask to do all your work on the ground floor.

A person talking to their manager

Changes like this are called reasonable adjustments.

It is your right to ask for reasonable adjustments

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There is a law called The Equality Act.

Before and after a reasonable adjustment of putting a wheelchair ramp on steps

The Equality Act says all employers should make these changes where they can.

Is there any extra support available?

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Some places might have a buddy or a mentor system to help you learn your role.

Support worker helping person with learning disability online

Will you need your support worker to attend with you?

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It is important that you talk with your volunteer manager about these things.

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This way you are treated fairly and get the support you need.

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