If you’re applying from overseas, you can only volunteer with Capernwray if you already have the right to work in the UK or you hold an eligible visa. In some situations, we may be able to sponsor volunteers for the SALT programme under the Charity Worker (Temporary Worker) visa route, usually for applicants with a previous connection to Capernwray. Sponsorship is limited and not guaranteed. You are responsible for visa fees and must have appropriate travel and medical insurance before you can volunteer with us.
| Yes – I can volunteer | No – I can’t volunteer |
| If you are a UK or Irish citizen, have pre-settled/settled status, hold a Youth Mobility Scheme visa, hold a Graduate visa, or are sponsored under the Charity Worker (Temporary Worker) visa (limited places). | If you need general UK work sponsorship or are seeking paid work, a volunteer role won’t be suitable. |
UK Government advice
Most international volunteers will be eligible if they:
- are a British citizen; or
- are an Irish citizen; or
- have post-Brexit pre-settled or settled status (leave to remain); or
- have a Youth Mobility Scheme Visa – currently available for nationals aged 18-30 of Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand (18-35), Hong Kong, Republic of Korea or Taiwan and certain others.
- hold a Graduate Visa;
- are sponsored by us under the Charity Worker (Temporary Worker) Visa (limited places).
Visa cost
If you need a Visa to volunteer with us, you will be responsible for the visa costs. Currently, fees are:
- The application fee is £319.
- Immigration health surcharge (£1035 for a Charity Worker Visa and £1552 for a two-year Youth Mobility Visa).
Insurance
All Voluntary Workers from outside the UK must also have full travel and health/medical insurance for the duration of their stay. It must include coverage for cancellation, curtailment, personal liability, personal accident, medical and healthcare expenses, medical repatriation, and lost property.
If you hold a Youth Mobility Visa or a Charity Worker Visa, you will have to pay the immigration health surcharge to be covered by the NHS (National Health Service) during your stay. This does not cover private medical care or repatriation by medical flight, so you must also have valid private travel insurance (including medical coverage).
Visiting for up to 30 days
International volunteers with a previous connection to Capernwray may be able to volunteer with us for up to 30 days under the Visitor route. In this case, you will need to pay our cost rate for accommodation and meals. Contact us with your nationality, preferred dates, and your previous connection to Capernwray.
