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+What is the minimum age for volunteering?Anyone above the age of 18 can volunteer. Children over the age 14 can volunteer provided we have parental consent.
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+What will I gain by volunteering at Rahma (Mercy)?Every individual will gain a different volunteering experience. A few of the more common benefits are:
- Making a positive impact on the lives of the people in the Balkans.
- Developing essential skills such as communication, team working, motivation, adaptability, etc.
- Meeting people from a range of backgrounds and making new friends.
- Getting to know your local community better
- Making a positive change in your community
- Improving you self-esteem, confidence and well being
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+Will my expenses be reimbursed?Volunteers in the UK will be provided with food at no costs. Any other expenses will not be reimbursed.
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+How much time do I need to give volunteering?There is no limit to the amount of time you give volunteering.
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+Can I volunteer if I have a criminal record?Having a criminal record, in itself, is not a barrier to volunteering. Every volunteer will go through a screening process where we will be determine your suitability to volunteer. Anyone with a sexual offence against a child or adult will be unsuitable to volunteer for us.