A pro bono service
Volunteers working through iT4Communities must offer a pro bono service. That means they donate their time and skills to a charity or voluntary organisation entirely free of charge.
It is acceptable for a volunteer to::
- Ask if the organisation is able to cover reasonable travel expenses to visit their offices - please agree it in advance and note that not all organisations will be able to pay
- Accept refreshments offered by the organisation
- Advise the organisation about where to purchase IT equipment and software - even ordering it on their behalf
It is not acceptable for a volunteer to:
- Accept any payment for the work carried out for the organisation
- Request any payment for work to be carried out
- Advise the organisation to use services provided by a third party from which you will benefit financially
If you have any concerns about volunteers asking for payment please contact us for advice.
Paying for IT services
If you are unable to find a volunteer to help with your project you may need to pay a consultant or IT company to carry out the work.
If you are looking for a company to help the ICT Hub Suppliers Directory provides details of IT service suppliers throughout the UK. To be included in the list the supplier must show experience of working in the voluntary and community sector and conform to standards relating to their working practices.