Volunteering

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. 

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

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) 

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. 

Those are good points. 

Good luck whatever you decide!

How am I meant to tell them about my autism, anxiety and depression without going on Tuesday and saying "Hi I'm [name], come for my trail, by the way I have autism, anxiety and depression" 

yeah 

With application forms you can say who to contact in an emergency and any adjustments etc you need. 

plus with application forms the shop gets to know you a little, as you've got to know the charity and shop a little by going in it. So when it comes to the first day they would have things in place to help etc

yeah 

With application forms you can say who to contact in an emergency and any adjustments etc you need. 

plus with application forms the shop gets to know you a little, as you've got to know the charity and shop a little by going in it. So when it comes to the first day they would have things in place to help etc

Those are good points. 

Good luck whatever you decide!

How am I meant to tell them about my autism, anxiety and depression without going on Tuesday and saying "Hi I'm [name], come for my trail, by the way I have autism, anxiety and depression"