How to be a good volunteer

Someone getting paid for work. An X symbol is above the money

Being a volunteer is like having a job but without being paid.

Someone thinking about their volunteering application form

The organisation will give you information about the role you will be doing.

Ask if you need help understanding anything.

People taking training on how to be a good volunteer

You might need to have some training as part of your volunteering.

A person pointing at their watch

You should turn up on time.

One image of someone wearing a dress and heels to do gardening, showing inappropriate clothes. Another image of someone wearing a jumper, trousers, and wellingtons to do gardening show appropriate clothes.

Wear the right kind of clothes and shoes for your role.

For example, if you will be gardening then do not wear your smartest clothes.

A person on the phone

If you cannot do your shift because you are ill or have an appointment, you must tell the manager.

A health and safety officer looking at paperwork

You will need to follow health and safety and other rules.

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