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Volunteering

pinkchocoholic

went to a local charity shop and asked for a volunteer form - apparently they don't give a form until after a trial basis 

booked in for a trial basis for one hour on Tuesday

I don't know if I'm ready yet to do voluntary work, I just wanted a form so I could see what was what and decide when the right time came

  • in reply to pinkchocoholic
    pinkchocoholic said:
    It'd be interesting to know if every charity is like this now, or if it's just certain ones

    I was thinking the same thing.

    There are so many charity shops in each of the towns in my area, that I expect word spreads.

    I hope you can find out enough information about the charity shop, even if they didn’t give you a form. It would be helpful perhaps, if charity shops had information sheets about the role. 

  • I volunteer as a local litter picker. I just replied to a council ad and was given bags, a picker and gloves. I chose which roads to clear and love being out on the moors in all weathers. I brought my own kit such as waterproofs and boots as I like to be comfortable. Being my own boss means I go out when I want and come back when I feel like it. I hope you enjoy your volunteering work too, best of luck.   

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    I'm glad I'm not the only one to experience this, I'm happy she liked the role Slight smile

    It'd be interesting to know if every charity is like this now, or if it's just certain ones (Not naming the charity on here as I don't want to put people off who wouldn't mind a trail before getting the form) 

  • I know somebody who was interested in volunteering at a charity shop and the same thing happened to them.

    She liked the role, so after a trial period she filled in the form and began volunteering regularly.

    From what she told me, the charity shop didn’t want any hassle with handing out forms or people not turning up after filling them in. I don’t know if that is the case with your charity shop, but it isn’t particularly helpful for the potential volunteer. 

  • in reply to pinkchocoholic
    pinkchocoholic said:
    if there's a next time at a different charity shop I'll just send a parent if possible and tell them get me a form and nothing else

    Good plan Relaxed️

  • in reply to B

    Thank you 

    B said:
    If it makes you anxious don't feel bad about pulling out of the trial.

    will see how I am Tuesday morning when I wake up 

    B said:
    It must have been awkward for you as you only wanted a form

    it was I almost just said to forget about it but the person I spoke to seemed so excited to have someone interested 

    if there's a next time at a different charity shop I'll just send a parent if possible and tell them get me a form and nothing else

  • All the best.

    pinkchocoholic said:
    I just wanted a form so I could see what was what and decide when the right time came

    If it makes you anxious don't feel bad about pulling out of the trial.

    It must have been awkward for you as you only wanted a form.