Proof of volunteering

Hi!

I've just applied to two positions of volunteering and I wonder, how can we prove we've done volunteering? Does the instituion we volunteer in give us some sort of written proof?

Thanks.

As the user stated below, try asking the organisation you worked with for a reference preferably from someone high up e.g. if in a hospice then ask the matron to do it.

Also if you've done programmes likke v-Inspired then you could use the certificates from that as proof as well. If you haven't siggned up to V-Inspired google it and register. I'm just about finish my 100 hour award which is the highest award you can get although they will soon be launching an accredited award which is the equivalents of a GCSE grade B. The v-inspired awards do look good on the ol' CV so I do recommend it. And besides it's free!

Well, I haven't started yet but hopefully I'll get a place either as a home visitor for people with impared vision or as a buddy for children with learning difficulties.

I've just visited V-inspired website, but I'm over 25.

Thanks.

How much over 25 are you? I think if you started a project before you turned 26 you have a calendar year in which to complete the project and get the award..

I am 27. Since June!

Ah ok. So yeah unfortunately you've missed the deadline but keep doing the vol work as it still looks good on the CV. Make a log of the stuff you do and be able to reflect on it for interviews etc.

Hi!

I've just applied to two positions of volunteering and I wonder, how can we prove we've done volunteering? Does the instituion we volunteer in give us some sort of written proof?

Thanks.

When I started volunteering back in 2003, I got a few certificates from the CVS (Council for voluntary service), check if there is a local organisation which deals with voluntary work as they are likely to provide accreditation.

Through CVS I got my 100 hours certificate (my place of voluntary work had to sign my time sheets as proof), an NOCN accredited volunteers certificate and an ASDAN community volunteering certificate.

Later on I did my 200 hours Millennium Volunteers certificate, I don't know if that scheme is still running or not but it was National I believe.

Some voluntary organisations will provide their own training and certification.

Thanks.

Thanks everyone, who supported my dear friend