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Volunteering and JSA
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Be very very careful not to use the word 'work' with reference to what you are the at the school EVER.
Is there some way you can appeal?
However the DWP's decision that you are in work is wrong. If you are volunteering your services and are not getting paid for your time then you are not treated as being in full time work. If you want to get technical on their ass this is s53(a) Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996.
What you need to do is get the appeal form GL24 from your job centre and get this sent back to the DWP office within one month. You should explain that you are volunteering and that you are willing to give up this volunteering should paid work become available. Whilst your appeal is being dealt with please make sure you sign on every two weeks as usual, showing what steps you have taken to find work.
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