Legal Issues around managing volunteers

A concise and engaging review of the information you need to help you meet your legal obligations when managing volunteers.

Who is it for?

Anyone who manages volunteers or is a trustee in an organisation that engages volunteers and is looking to build their confidence or refresh their knowledge.

What is it about?

To give an overview of the key legal issues likely to influence how you recruit and manage your volunteers.

What will I learn?

• What creates an employment contract
• Volunteer agreements and policies
• Equality law and volunteering
• Expenses and benefits
• Checking and Safeguarding
• Protecting volunteers
• Engaging with young volunteers
• Engaging with volunteers from abroad
• Where to go for further information

  The information provided in the workshop is not intended to be a full statement of the law and is not a replacement for professional advice.

What to expect

A presentation with the opportunity to ask questions

Who is hosting?

Chris Trevorrow, Training & Senior Development Officer at Support Cambridgeshire.

How to book

This training is free for voluntary groups across Cambs.

Please note that by registering for this course you agree to abide by the Support Cambridgeshire Cancellation Policy.

To help ensure a comfortable and confidential environment for all participants, AI note-taking tools are not permitted at our training sessions and events. If one is present, it will be removed.

If you have any questions please contact us by emailing: info@supportcambridgeshire.org.uk