Deciding to give your time to volunteer for an organisation is an important and wonderful choice.
When looking for a suitable volunteer role, most people focus on the role itself and the tasks required. It’s also important to do your research on the organisation you want to volunteer with. In the Republic of Ireland, there are no legal rights protecting volunteers, as there are with employees. Therefore, it’s important that you carefully consider where you volunteer, and know what to do if you are not happy.
This guide lays out what you can do to make sure you have a positive volunteering experience, and what to do if it doesn’t go as planned Your rights as a volunteer
