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Volunteering for under 16?
15/F in England
I apply for many places but none of them reply back to me over email. It's getting quite annoying especially since my school doesn't help or do work experience.
Any suggestions?
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Hi, UK answer here. Looking at the Gov.UK website (government services and information) it says that there is no upper age limit for volunteering but some organisations insurance policies dont cover you if you are under 16 or over a certain age.
That doesnt necessarily mean that you wont be able to find places that take on under 16s, it would just mean that your options are limited because of insurance reasons.
I would definitely check out The Princes Trust which can help young people with unemployment, volunteering, help start a business etc. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
You could also look in your local area if there any youth programmes or volunteer opportunities for under 18s.
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Not living in England I cannot give you a definitive answer. What I believe may be the problem is the same problem a 15 year old faces here in the US. That being your too young to volunteer at the places you're applying to.
Here in the US a student must be at least 16 to work or volunteer in most places and have working papers from their school. Seeing that our laws are based very much on British common law I would think this could be the problem you face.
Then there is the problem of applying by email. Most employers, unless specified, want a future employee or volunteer to apply in person. They want to look you in the eye while talking to you. Looking a person in the eye when talking to them is very important. If you cannot look a person in the eye when talking to them especially in an interview you look evasive and most likely will not be called back for a second interview.
My suggestion: Check the laws in England and see if your old enough to volunteer at the places you are applying. If you are go there and apply in person. Practice in front of a mirror and with mom, dad and siblings to look them in the eye when talking to them.
Other suggestions for interviewing: Put your watch in your purse. There is nothing worse than an interviewee constantly looking at their watch. You have to look as if this interview is the most important place you need to be at that time. Don't fidget.
Dress nice as if you were going to church. A nice skirt or slacks. A blouse or polo shirt, stockings if a skirt is worn and shoes with low heels. Since your 15 just a little eye makeup if any. Remember these are places of business and you need to dress appropriately.
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