Volunteering and the Law
Course Aims
- Determine the legal status of volunteers
- Recognise ways to reduce associated risks and potential legal challenges
- Develop good volunteering practice specific to your organisation
Course Objectives
- Identify a definition of volunteering (Compact Code and Government wording)
- Compare the status of volunteers to employment and identify the difference in 'rights'
- Review various legal challenges (case studies) which have established the current status of a volunteer
- Establish common organisational safety and security requirements
Course Programme
- Volunteers and employment rights
Definition of Volunteering
Volunteer status (reducing risks)
Contract / agreement
Job description / role description
Payments / perks / benefits
Case Studies
- Safety & Security
Duty of Care
Health & Safety
Insurance
Safeguarding
Data Protection
Copyright
Optional topics
2. Ex-offenders
3. Volunteer on State Benefits
4. Volunteers from Oversees
5. Volunteer Drivers
Disclaimer |
Information given throughout the course whether that be by conversation, discussion, materials or handouts is information in the public domain and does not constitute legal opinion. Any information is given as a general overview only. If you have any specific legal issues that cannot be answered within the course, then you will need to seek legal advice from elsewhere. |
This course is suitable for
- In-house 'face to face' training
- Online training 'Live' (using Zoom)
- Webinar sessions
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- In-house 'face to face' training
- Online training 'Live' (using Zoom)
- Webinar sessions
Online training 'Live' (using Zoom)
Our Online training is adjusted to reflect distance working and includes an online etiquette to ensure a smoother learning experience for all participants. Day courses will run as two half days to make it more manageable. For details, see our Service Delivery page.
Webinar (online seminar)*
Taking the main topics from our training day, allowing participants to focus on a specific area only. Each session is delivered ‘live’ online using Zoom for approx 60 mins (plus Q&A). For details, see our Service Delivery page.
Webinar Topic |
Legal status of volunteers This Webinar identifies how volunteers fit into a charitable organisation from a legal perspective, what ‘Rights’ they have and how the Charity can reduce their potential risks of legal action by a volunteer. Payments, perks & benefits There is much confusion as to what is allowed to be given / paid / reimbursed to volunteers. This session clarifies what is allowed from a legal point of view. Participants are welcome to raise issues of their own to find a solution. Contract / Agreement and legal challenges This webinar will clarify the difference in 'rights' between employees, workers and volunteers. Additionally, we will review various legal challenges (case law) which have shaped the current legal status of volunteers. |


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