There are no restrictions on people from within the European Economic Area volunteering in the UK

• It is possible for people from outside the european Economic Area to volunteer if they hold the appropriate visa or work permit and meet certain rules in relation to their voluntary work
• Students from outside the European Economic Area can volunteer during term time or holidays although only in exceptional circumstances should this be more than 20 hours per week during term time
• People who have refugee status or have exceptional leave to remain, and their family members, may volunteer
• Asylum seekers and their family members are allowed to volunteer and receive actual out-of-pocket expenses.  It should be clear that the volunteering is being done for a charity or voluntary organisation and that it is not job substitution or unpaid employment.

For further information on these issues, contact Ballymena and Larne Volunteer Centre.

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