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1 month 1 week ago #306168 by Cath50t
Hi, I have signed up for volunteering online with a charity. It’s 30 minutes, twice a week for 6 weeks at a time, helping kids with reading.
Do I need to contact DWP and let them know about this?
I’m hoping I don’t but thinking I might have to.
Any input gratefully received.
Thanks
Cath

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1 month 1 week ago #306170 by David
Hi Cath50t

Here is the guidance from gov.uk

Working while you claim
You can usually work while you are claiming ESA if both of the following apply:

you work less than 16 hours a week
you do not earn more than £195.50 a week
You can do as many hours of voluntary work as you like.

Tell Jobcentre Plus about your work including any volunteering when you make a claim.
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance/working-while-you-claim

David

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