For the Swedish Migration Agency to be able to decide whether to grant a residence permit for volunteer work, an agreement regarding participation in a volunteer programme must include the following:
- Heading indicating the subject of the agreement
For example “Agreement regarding Participation in a Volunteer Programme”. - Date of issue of the agreement
- The volunteer’s name, date of birth and citizenship
Also provide any case number/file number with the Swedish Migration Agency, if the person has one. - Information about the volunteer programme
Describe the content of the volunteer programme. To be granted a residence permit for volunteer work, the volunteer must participate in a volunteer programme under the auspices of the European Solidarity Corps. - Information about the volunteer work and supervision
Describe what the volunteer will do and what supervision the volunteer will receive at work. - Information about the period of volunteer service
Specify the period during which the volunteer service will take place. - Information about what working hours the volunteer will have
- Information about means of subsistence and accommodation
State how the organisation will pay for the volunteer’s subsistence and accommodation, as well as how much pocket money the volunteer will receive. - Training information
State whether the volunteer will receive any training to be able to carry out the volunteer work. - Signature of both parties
The agreement must be signed by both the organisation and the volunteer. Please also provide the contact details of the person who has signed the agreement.