Volunteer engagement policy

Safeguarding

All supervisors must ensure that volunteers are aware of, and have received appropriate training on our safeguarding policy on children and adults.

We will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on any volunteer who during their activity has regular, unsupervised, contact with the same group of children or young people. We will also carry out a DBS check on volunteers who care for or deal with the personal affairs of any adult. Further guidance can be found in our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are fully committed to our equality policy.  We will proactively offer volunteering opportunities to people from different backgrounds as a contribution to developing and maintaining an organisation where:

• differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds, and needs are fostered and valued
• where those with diverse backgrounds and experiences are able to participate and contribute

Support and feedback 

All volunteers will receive appropriate support and supervision in their activity. The level of supervision will match the nature of the role and the experience of the volunteer. All volunteers will have a nominated volunteer supervisor who they can have regular access to if problems arise or they need help and support.

We welcome feedback and encourage volunteers to offer ideas for improvements.