Volunteering

Can I volunteer with my family and friends?

•  Yes, you can but be aware it may limit the number of volunteering opportunities available.
• Yes, every volunteering comunity lets you take your family and friends with you.
• No, you have to do it by yourself because volunteering is an act to be done alone.
• Just with your family

I work full time – can I volunteer?

• Yes, there are many volunteer opportunities that do not require you to be available during “normal” office hours.
• No, you can't volunteer if you work
• Yes but with the conditions
• If you work all week

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Are there age restrictions?

• You need to over 18 years old
• Anyone can volunteer but there may be age requirements depending on the type of volunteer role.
• If you have good school grades 
• You need to under 50 years old

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Can I leave if I don't like it?

• Yes, but you have to stay at least 2 months and then you can leave
• You can only go out the next week
• Yes, of course. You are under no real obligation to keep volunteering 
• Yes, if you did your work well

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Will volunteering cost me anything?

• It does not cost anything for individuals to volunteer
• You have to pay per month
• You pay if you are over 18 years old
• You pay if you are over 40 years old

 Can I volunteer with a criminal conviction?

• No, you can't
• You can if you pay
• Yes, you are able to volunteer if you have a criminal record. It depends on the role you’re applying for. 
• No if you have over 18 years old

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 Can I volunteer if I have a disability?

• No, you are to have health and be ability
• Depending on the circumstances. The main rule is that you can't receive Social Security disability benefits
• Yes you always can
• You can if you are authorized
  

Do I need experience or qualifications?

• No, you just need to like helping other people and having some experience.
• Yes, you need to take a course
• You need to take a test
• You need have experience in health

How much time do I need to give?

• You need volunteer all weekends
• At least once a day
• You can do it whenever you want
• You can volunteer at any time of the week, day or night

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How many types of volunteering are there?

• 1-5
• 10-15
• over 30
• 20-30