United KingdomGovernment and law 66 · Government, law and your role
Apart from helping other people, how can volunteering benefit the volunteer?
- aIt counts as paid employment for tax purposes and for the State Pension
- bIt can give you experience and skills that help when looking for workCorrect answer
- cIt guarantees you a paid job with the same organisation after six months
- dIt means you no longer have to do jury service or fill in a tax return
Why?
Volunteering is a good way to meet people, learn new skills and gain experience you can show to future employers. It does not guarantee a job and does not excuse you from other duties.
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