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Commitment
We make a significant investment providing the detailed training to our volunteers. We therefore expect volunteers to make a commitment to their volunteering. Without this commitment we would not be able to plan ahead and operate the service we do, which would result in us not being here to support our service users when they need us. Therefore, once fully trained, all telephone volunteers agree to a minimum commitment to LLGS. This works out at the equivalent of 6 hours' telephone work a month. We also encourage telephone volunteers to take part in backup work as part of one of the LLGS working groups, Human Resources & Training(HRT), Public Relations & Fundraising (PReFR) and Information Group, as we would not be able to function without these groups. Support volunteers are also expected to contribute the same number of hours as those who answer the phones. However, we do recognise that situations change and this may limit your ability to volunteer for LLGS, or you may not be able to fulfil all of these requirements. Volunteers are allowed to take breaks of up to 6 months if the situation warrants it, and we occasionally make exceptions to the commitment rules based on a particular volunteer's personal situation. Feel free to contact us if you have a question in this area. |





