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
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text
- Suitable for worldwide use (but check local legislation)
- 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.
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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. Like the Volunteering policy template, 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 this template for my organisation?
Yes, in the Volunteering policy template, as with all of our templates, 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 to the template?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Volunteering policy template 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 the Volunteering policy template along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need a complete HR library.
