Can asylum seekers volunteer their services?
Asylum seekers are allowed to volunteer, as long as they are carrying out the work on behalf of a charity, voluntary organisation or body that raises funds for either. Any voluntary activity undertaken should not amount to either employment, or job substitution. Back to top More information Further information on asylum and refugee status is available online on the Asylum Sectionof the Border and Immigration Agency website. For employers please visit The Employer Sectionof the Border and Immigration Agencywebsite. You can alsocontact the Home Office Employers’ Helpline on 0845 010 6677.
