Volunteers and the Law

Do you know where you stand legally with your volunteers? The legal position of voluntary workers can look complicated from the outside – some areas of law impact on volunteering, while others completely ignore it, leaving volunteers without protection from unfair dismissal or discrimination. This training will give you an overview of the relevant law in plain English, focusing on practical lessons to draw from the information. It will cover:

Avoiding employment relations with volunteers

Health and Safety

Safeguarding and DBS checks

Expenses and benefits

Involving ex-offenders, people from overseas and from different age groups

Delivery method:

Given the nature of the topic this course is less formally interactive than our other workshops, but attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and given examples of relevant case studies.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the training attendees will:

have a good understanding of the general legal position of volunteers.

know key steps to take to avoid creating employment relationships

understand their health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities

be aware of issues related to specific volunteers, such as benefit claimants

If you have access requirements or any questions please do contact us. 

Cost

£10 BVSC members

£25 Non-members