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Why Volunteer With CRY UK?

Volunteering is such a simple, yet rewarding, way to support a cause you care about. While there are a million reasons why you should volunteer with CRY UK, here are our top 3 ones!

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Become A Volunteer

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You can volunteer with us remotely, even if you’re a student, and work on a diverse set of impactful projects!

    Note: If you’re a student applicant below the age of 18, you’ll need parental/teacher consent to submit your request to volunteer with CRY UK. Sharing parent/teacher details is mandatory so that we’re able to keep them informed of the progress. If you’re a school that’s interested in partnering with CRY UK to run a student volunteering program, please write to us at cry.uk@crymail.org.






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    You can help us create awareness and funds through community celebrations during festive season, concerts, art festivals etc.

    Employee Giving

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    You can help CRY UK get on the approved list of charities at your place of work and encourage them to choose us for their matching gift program, if applicable.

    Crowdfund For CRY UK

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    You can start a fundraiser for us on Just Giving or any other crowdfunding platform and encourage your friends and family to donate.

    Start a Volunteer Action Centre

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    You can gather a group of volunteers in your area and start a local volunteering chapter for CRY UK.

    Our Volunteer Action Team

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some common questions that you might have. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please write to us and we’ll be happy to address your query!

    What kind of backgrounds do CRY UK volunteers come from?

     

    Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds – we have students as well as working from across various disciplines. All of them are bound by a common purpose – to ensure happier childhoods for India’s children!

    How do I become a CRY UK volunteer?

     

    Click here to go back to the section on volunteering options at CRY, select the one you’d like to apply for and click on the button to start your application process.

    How long will CRYUK take to respond to my volunteering application?

     

    We endeavour to respond to all volunteering requests within 5-7 working days of closing the application process.

    How does CRYUK select its volunteers?

     

    As a premier child rights organisation, we select our volunteers on the basis of their alignment with CRY UK’s vision of ensuring happier childhoods as well as their suitability for the role they’ve applied for.

    I have no prior volunteering experience. Can I still apply to become a CRY UK volunteer?

     

    You don’t need to have prior volunteering experience to become a CRY UK volunteer. At CRY, we believe everyone can make a difference in their own special way and we look forward to having you on board!

    Can I apply to be a volunteer if I’m not an Indian national?

     

    Of course! We’d love to have you on board as a CRY volunteer, no matter where you come from.

    What is the minimum age I need to be to be a CRY UK volunteer?

     

    You should be aged 18 years or above to apply for most of the volunteering programs that CRY UK has to offer. However, if you’re below 18 years of age, you can still apply to become a student volunteer – a guided experience that will need parental/teacher consent before initiation.

    Are CRY UK volunteering programs structured or flexible?

     

    Our volunteering programs are definitely structured to ensure maximum impact and facilitate learning but they do allow for a significant deal of flexibility by enabling the co-curation of the volunteering experience with the candidates themselves. We also take your academic/professional time commitments into consideration while planning for your experience so that you do not face a disruption of any kind.

    How many volunteer hours would I need to put in every week?

     

    During your application process, you can indicate how many hours per week you’d be able to commit to volunteering with CRY UK. We’ll design your experience basis your availability accordingly.

    As a volunteer, will I have to bear any expenses out of my own pocket

     

    No, all expenses undertaken by you through the course of your work as a CRY UK volunteer will be reimbursed by CRY UK on actuals.

    What kind of support would I get as a CRY UK volunteer?

     

    CRY UK will induct you into the program and ensure that you have a detailed understanding of the organisation as well as your role as a volunteer. You will receive guidance from us whenever you have a doubt or need help on your plan of action. You will also receive regular feedback on your progress and will be mentored to build your leadership skills.

    What do I get at the end of my volunteering experience?

     

    At the successful completion of your tenure with CRY UK as a volunteer, you’ll receive a formal certificate of acknowledgement.

    What if I need to leave the volunteering program midway due to unavoidable circumstances?

     

    We understand if you need to leave your volunteering program earlier than expected due to circumstances outside of your control. Just have a chat with us on your reasons for leaving the program midway and discuss suitable alternatives. However if you do not give such advance notice, we’ll be unable to issue you a formal certificate of acknowledgement of your volunteering experience with CRY UK.

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