Involving volunteers

Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role

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Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers

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Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair

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Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful

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How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them

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The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are

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How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract

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What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started

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Guidance on holding and protecting data on volunteers

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Guidance on when a volunteer can demonstrate that they're working under a contract, and what that means

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Examples of tribunal decisions where a volunteer be seen as an employee

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What happens if a volunteer is found to be eligible for the minimum wage

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How to make the most of volunteers while ensuring they don’t become workers or employees

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Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits

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Learn about the tax and national insurance implications for volunteers

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Guidance on the health and safety measures you need to put in place when working with volunteers

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Guidance on arranging insurance for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations

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Guidance around safeguarding vulnerable clients and volunteers

• Involving volunteers