James has worked in the charity sector since 2001
Dr Singh has a background in general practice, specialising in medical law, ethics and patient safety
Ruth is chief executive of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Dr Kumar is an interdisciplinary social science academic, an equalities consultant and a disability activist
Jude works with our board to help them consider the opportunities and risks of using AI
Philippe is Head of Foreign Exchange at the Bank of England and an active charity trustee.
The three committees that support the trustee board
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How a volunteer policy can benefit your organisation and what it should include
Understand what insurance your organisation needs if it involves volunteers
How to run volunteer recruitment and where to find the volunteers you need
Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair
Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful
How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them
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