Below are some frequently asked questions - click on the question to reveal the answer.
1. Can volunteers really make a difference?
2. I’m working full time. Can I still volunteer?
3. Can I volunteer with family or friends?
4. Can I claim expenses?
5. Can I leave?
6. Can I tell you if I think something needs to change?
7. How can I volunteer overseas?
8. I do not live in the UK or Ireland. Can I volunteer for Tearfund?
1. Can volunteers really make a difference?
Definitely. You have skills, contacts, time and knowledge that we don’t. Through you we reach more potential supporters, which means we can help more people living in poverty.
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2. I’m working full time. Can I still volunteer?
Yes. We fully recognise that our volunteers may also have many family, work and church commitments.
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3. Can I volunteer with family or friends?
You can ask others to help you in your role but for the purposes of the volunteer programme you alone will be the registered volunteer.
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4. Can I claim expenses?
Yes. We just ask that you keep them to a reasonable level and that you get prior approval for any significant expenditure. Only out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed.
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5. Can I leave?
Of course! You are under no obligation to continue volunteering with us.
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6. Can I tell you if I think something needs to change?
Please do! We value the time and energy you give, and want to listen to you and learn from you.
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7. How can I volunteer overseas?
You can join a short-term Transform team. Please call our Supporter Enquiries team on 0845 355 8355 or click here for more information.
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8. I do not live in the UK or Ireland. Can I volunteer for Tearfund?
Unfortunately we cannot offer volunteer roles to those who live outside the UK and Ireland. The key to our volunteer programme is the high level of local support that we provide through area teams and Regional Managers. Practical constraints mean that we are unable to give overseas residents the support that is necessary to make volunteering effective and rewarding.
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