Before you begin
It may help to have the following information ready:
- Your name and contact details.
- Your postcode or local area.
- The volunteer roles that interest you.
- Your normal availability.
- Relevant experience.
- Skills you may be able to offer.
- Why you would like to volunteer.
- Any accessibility support or adjustments you would like us to consider.
Who can apply?
The volunteer application is open to people aged 16 or over.
Some particular roles may have additional suitability, safeguarding or age requirements.
You do not need to be an expert or have previous formal volunteering experience for every role.
What can I apply for?
You can select more than one area of interest.
- Campaign volunteer.
- Campaign leader.
- Community ambassador.
- Research and evidence.
- Website and digital support.
- Administration.
- Outreach and community support.
- Media and communications.
- Fundraising support.
- Other or flexible support.
What happens after I apply?
Once your application is successfully submitted, you should receive a unique application reference.
Right First Time UK will review the information you provide.
We aim to contact applicants within 14 working days.
Accessibility
The application form includes an accessibility section.
You can use this to explain any reasonable adjustments, communication preferences or support that may help you through the application process or while volunteering.
You only need to provide information that is relevant and that you are comfortable sharing.
Before submitting
Applicants will be asked to confirm important volunteer declarations.
These include agreeing to follow Right First Time UK requirements around:
- Safeguarding.
- Confidentiality.
- Volunteer conduct.
- Use of application information.
- Contact about the application.
Read the volunteer information
Before applying, you may wish to read:
- Volunteer roles and opportunities.
- How volunteering works.
- Volunteer Code of Conduct.
- Safeguarding information.
- Volunteer Privacy & Data information.
Start your application
The application opens on the Right First Time UK API server. Complete the form and submit it when you are ready.
Problems with the form?
If you cannot access the application or experience a problem submitting it, contact:
dan@rightfirsttimeuk.com
Submitting an application does not guarantee a volunteer role and does not create an employment relationship. Opportunities depend on current projects, available capacity, role suitability and any safeguarding or security requirements.