Volunteers do not have a distinct legal status in the same way that paid workers do, and are not covered by employment law. This means that generally equal opportunities and anti-discrimination legislation do not apply to volunteers, and that they have no protection from what might be referred to as unfair dismissal. Volunteers have a different, non-contractual relationship with the organisation. Download PDF to find out more. ...

Groups and organisations may have an overall view on how they celebrate and recognise volunteers. 

Potential volunteers who fall into the category of ‘migrants’ - essentially non-EU/EEA nationals - can apply to come to the UK to do voluntary work under Tier 5 ‘ temporary worker’ of the new UK points based immigration system (PBS). ...

Currently the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is supportive of benefit claimants volunteering.  ...

This document contains sample questionnaire for reviewing current practice in engaging and supporting volunteers in your organisation.  ...

This document is a sample questionnaire for reviewing current practice in engaging and supporting volunteers in your organisation.  ...

This guide is to provide volunteer-involving organisations and community groups with information about:

·         Why they should insure their volunteers

·         What the appropriate types of insurance are

·         Where to obtain this insurance

 

 

 

 

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How to reduce barriers to volunteering

“Data Protection” is concerned with individuals’ rights in relation to how their personal information is processed. ...

The CRBS is a service operated by Volunteer Development Scotland. Based in Stirling, the CRBS is the largest provider of free disclosures for volunteers in the voluntary sector in Scotland.

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