Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Jobcentre Plus offices signpost clients to volunteer opportunities in charity retail from which they could gain employability skills.
The sign-posting to volunteering and Work Experience opportunities that is taking place in Jobcentre plus offices is a standard part of our offer where available. However, DWP does not collect information on the number of Jobcentre plus offices which signpost clients to volunteer or work experience opportunities in charity retail from which they could gain employability.