Volunteering policy template
Our Volunteering Policy Template provides guidelines for employees engaging in volunteer activities, ensuring alignment with company values and legal requirements, promoting community engagement.
- 2 pages / 374 words.
- Last updated 20/02/2023.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Volunteering policy
1 Overview
1.1 This volunteer policy is intended to provide guidance and support for our organisation's volunteers. We believe that volunteers are a valuable asset and we are committed to providing a positive and rewarding volunteer experience.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy is applicable to all employees of [Company].
General principles
3.1 The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines and procedures for the recruitment, selection, training, and management of volunteers who provide services to our organisation.
3.1 Definition of a Volunteer
3.1.1 A volunteer is an individual who provides services to the organisation without compensation and without the expectation of employment.
3.2 Recruitment and Selection of Volunteers
The organization will recruit and select volunteers based on
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A volunteering policy is a document that outlines an organisation's approach to managing volunteers. The policy typically sets out the organisation's values and principles related to volunteering, as well as the procedures and guidelines for recruiting, managing, and supporting volunteers.
Overall, a volunteering policy is an important tool for managing volunteers and ensuring that they are properly recruited, trained, and supported. It can help to establish clear expectations and standards for volunteers, and provide guidance for staff members who work with them.
Send to appropriate internal recipients such as employees, workers, contractors etc. and request confirmation that is has been read and understood.
Issue during onboarding / after changes / planned refresher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Volunteering policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
