Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Charity Worker) visa

You can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Charity Worker) visa if:

• you want to do unpaid voluntary work for a charity
• you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
• you meet the other eligibility requirements

Sponsorship

You need to be sponsored – ie have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed employer – before you can apply to come to the UK to work.

The work you do in the UK must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation.

What you can and can’t do

You can:

• study – for some courses you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate)
• work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship
• do a second job in the same sector at the same level as your main job for up to 20 hours per week
• do a job on the Tier 2 shortage occupation list for up to 20 hours per week
• bring family members with you

You can’t:

• receive any payment for work
• take a permanent job
• get public funds