Employment Benefits:

The Facts
You can do voluntary work even if you are on
benefits. Job Centre Plus confirms this.
Where to Find Services & Support
• Accessible Facilities

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There is no limit on the number of hours you can
volunteer even if you are on Job Seekers • Confidential Interview Room
Allowance (JSA), as long as you remain available • Immediate Feedback on
for and actively seek work. Opportunities
• Easy Registration Process
• Advice, Guidance and Training

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People on Incapacity Benefit (IB) or Severe
• Personal Development & Support
Disablement Allowance are fully entitled to
volunteer. There are no limits on the amount of • Open Mon-Fri. from 9:30 - 5:00
time dedicated. In October 1998, the limit of 16
hours was discontinued.
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All your basic expenses are covered (and even
What’s In It For Me?
lunch if you volunteer full time). This also does not
affect your benefits.
Opportunities

Volunteering encourages people into work and we

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never put paid workers jobs at risk.

As a volunteer you have total flexibility. You Ex-Offenders

determine the type of work as well as when, where
and how you volunteer. The Mansfield Volunteer Centre
Mansfield Community & Voluntary Service
Community House
Meet people who are unusual. They have a 36 Wood Street
different outlook on life; motivated by interest and Mansfield, NOTTS
passionate about a cause. NG18 1QA
Tel: 01623 651 177

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Why
VolunteeringVolunteer .....new
opens up new possibilities;
Fax: 0114 227 4105
friendships; new interests and job opportunities. Email: info@mansfieldcvs.org
Why Not Website: www.mansfieldcvs.org