Volunteer Safety
About this training session
Now more than ever, organisations need to understand their legal obligations and have sound risk management processes in place when it comes to volunteers.
In this practical training session for volunteer-involving organisations, we’ll cover the legal basics around your safety obligations, how to manage risk and important things to note about insurance.
You'll learn about:
- Why safety is so important
- The ‘duty of care’ your organisation owes its volunteers
- Legal responsibility for the actions of volunteers
- Work, health, and safety laws
- Risk management processes
- Safety and screening checks
- Volunteer insurance
- Top tips and additional resources to help you in the future
Who should attend?
Board or committee members, volunteer managers, and staff who engage with volunteers..
Who runs the session?
Your training will be run by one of our lawyers, who all specialise in charity and not-for-profit law.
How is this session delivered?
Our 3-hour sessions can be delivered online or in-person (subject to availability). Each session is an in-depth, interactive exploration of the topics outlined above, with small breakout sessions for participants to workshop legal issues, discuss scenarios, and problem-solve as a group.
What is the cost?
Contact us to discuss a tailored proposal to suit your needs.
How long is the session?
3 hours
How many people can attend?
We recommend a maximum of 30 participants. If you think your group will exceed this, please let us know.