Lockdown 3.0 is here in the UK and we are bringing to you the guidelines given by each government in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on how to volunteer safely. Below are each government and links to guidance on how to volunteer during this lockdown… Keep reading and stay safe!
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:
- Coronavirus – How to help safely
- Volunteer placements, rights and expenses
- Coronavirus – Meeting with other safely
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:
- Helping your neighbours, friends and family
- Coronavirus – Advice for volunteers
- Coronavirus – Local protection levels
Wales
The 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:
- Coronavirus – How can I volunteer?
- Community response to Covid-19 – enabling safe and effective practice
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:
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Guidance for volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying safe when helping others
