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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Fuming old fart here i went for an interview last week at a local charity shop as a volunteer went through my past as if i was applying to be in mi5.

I was there to offer my services and what free time and was told they dont said because i cannot do saturday morning and yet i am free in the afternoon and can cover the other days they need that i am not suitable for them at the moment.

I have no issuess if failing a paid job application but they are crying out for folk to help.

I will not volunteer for owt again really pissed off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So you didn't get it just because of Sarurday mornings? Is that what they said it you have assumed ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So you didn't get it just because of Sarurday mornings? Is that what they said it you have assumed ?"

No its what they said i could cover aal the hours they were after apart from three hours they should be happy folk prepared are giving up their time.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It was an interview.

Contrary to popular belief volunteers cost money. They need supervision, they represent the charity and so need to be able to show they have an interest, they need training and if handling money or working with vulnerable people need to be checked.

With volunteers trying to make employment claims it's not always straightforward either.

If this were a paid role and you know the Saturday morning slot is the hardest to recruit to would you take the candidate that can work that slot or the person who definitely can't? Would you take on the really nice person who can do all of the others and then try and just recruit to the difficult slot, with the additional costs of managing two people instead of one? Add to that the fact that volunteers often don't turn up for shifts...

I understand your anger but voluntary doesn't mean cost free in a lot of cases.

If it was for a cause that is close to you perhaps ask them how they can use you and if it's not a role that interests you just turn it down. If it's something you can do and are interested in doing then give it a go.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Charities are terrified of bad publicity.

If anything in a potential volunteer's background isn't 100%, there's a good chance they'll say thanks but no thanks.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

You weren't a good fit for them and it probably wouldn't have been a positive experience for you.

Be thankful they didn't accept you anyway but were honest with you.

Put your hurt feelings aside and look for a better fit. Both you and the organisation will benefit that way.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


" a local charity shop as a volunteer went through my past as if i was applying to be in mi5.

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The security services don't ask you about your past. They know it better than you do

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk


" a local charity shop as a volunteer went through my past as if i was applying to be in mi5.

The security services don't ask you about your past. They know it better than you do "

If only that were true! Have you seen the application form for security clearance? ! It practically comes in two volumes!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


" a local charity shop as a volunteer went through my past as if i was applying to be in mi5.

The security services don't ask you about your past. They know it better than you do

If only that were true! Have you seen the application form for security clearance? ! It practically comes in two volumes!"

Form filling is what keeps Whitehall going.

They know the answer before they read the form, they're just checking how truthful you're being.

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