LCVS Training and Events Brochure 2020

July
Volunteers and the Law
Tuesday 7 July 2020, 10am – 1pm
How well do you know the formal legal requirements that surround working
with volunteers? Recent changes to the law mean that even experienced
volunteer managers might benefit from a refresher. This session operates as
a simple guide to the need-to-know information and clearly identifies the
requirements you must follow when working with volunteers.
If you have policy or procedural responsibility for volunteers, this session could
be invaluable. It is also ideal for anyone developing or managing volunteer
programmes, whether they are new in post, or want opportunity to study and
reflect on current standards.
It provides a better understanding of:
• the legal difference between employees and volunteers
• what safeguarding requirements need to be in place
• the legal requirements that individuals need to meet, in order to
volunteer for your organisation
• what should you consider in terms of agreements, contracts
and honorary contracts
• how equalities legislation impacts on volunteering
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how new legislation could affect your existing and future volunteers
how to feel confident about managing volunteers’ data, in line with data
protection legislation (including GDPR), and ensure that your volunteers
understand their responsibilities with regard to this
Learn how best to fulfil your duty of care, reduce risk to your organisation
and fully comply with the law, so that you can confidently build better
relationships with your volunteers.
Price: £55 charity/voluntary sector, £80 private/public sector
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