Another day, another lockdown. Lockdown 3.0 is upon us and we know the volunteering world are just waiting to read about the new guidelines from the government. We have found some useful information in regards to volunteering during this lockdown. Each is relevant per country…
As this is a fast changing situation, please make sure you are checking for latest guidance from your national government and/ or infrastructure body.
England
A ‘reasonable excuse’ for leaving your home includes volunteering – you can also leave home to provide voluntary or charitable services, where it cannot be done from home. For further guidance, see below:
- Government National Lockdown: Stay at Home guidance
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) volunteering
- Practical support and information
Scotland
Examples of reasonable excuses to go out include to provide voluntary or charitable services, but only where that cannot be done from your home. For further guidance, see below:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): stay at home guidance
- Coronavirus (Covid-19) advice for voluntary organisations
- Coronavirus Third Sector Information Hub
Wales
Tthe new rules allow volunteers to go out to provide care or help to a vulnerable person, including emergency help. This includes getting food and medicines for them. For further guidance, see below:
- COVID-19 updates and guidance
- Volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic
- Public Health Wales statement on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Northern Ireland
Where possible, you should volunteer from home. If you cannot do so, you can volunteer outside your home, if you are able to meet the regulations and guidelines applicable at that time. For further guidance, see below:
- Volunteering during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
- Coronavirus (Covid-19) Situation
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