Volunteering England and Association of British Insurers short code of practice for volunteers, providing reassurance and basic guidance about the risks of volunteering.
"Volunteering is not a generally risky activity", states a one-page code of practice for volunteers issued in May 2012 by Volunteering England (now part of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations) and the Association of British Insurers.
The code is intended to give volunteers guidance on staying safe and when to ask for advice. It covers seven main points:
• Take care in whatever you do
• Think about your safety and the safety of others around you
• Involve other people
• Ask for help and information
• Be clear about what you are and aren't responsible for
• Check you existing insurance policies to see what you are covered for
• If you are volunteering for an organisation you are probably covered by their insurance
For more information, visit: www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#vol-risks