Following a campaign by Refugee Action and NCVO, the Home Office issued revised guidance on 28 October making clear that it is not unlawful for refused asylum seekers to volunteer.
The guidance now allows asylum seekers to volunteer for public sector bodies, as well as charities, other voluntary organisations and fundraising bodies as they previously could.
For more information, visit: www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#vol-asylumseekers
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