Volunteering and the Law

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If you manage volunteers and would like to find out more about the law and good practice as it affects volunteering, book on to our 1-day Volunteering and the Law course. The course will include information on:

• Employees and volunteers - understanding the difference
• Remuneration and the National Minimum Wage
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Volunteer agreements
• Recruitment and vetting
• Equality and diversity
• Health and Safety
• Insurance
• Social Security benefits
• Volunteer drivers
• Volunteers from outside the UK
• Data protection

Trainer Profile

Neil Irving is a Consultant and Trainer and has over 20 years experience working with Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups.

Comments from previous courses include:-

“Tutor is incredibly knowledgeable on aspects of the law. Able to clear up queries and myths regarding volunteering.”

“The quality of the trainer's knowledge was excellent”

Cost

The cost of this course is £50 per participant.

Refreshments

Lunch will not be provided on the day but refreshments will be available.

Location

Walkden Gateway, 2 Smith Street, Walkden, M28 3EZ

Parking

Free parking at Walkden Shopping Centre across the road

Venue Accessibility

• Accessible toilets on all floors with a hoist in the ground floor toilet
• Automatic door at the main entrance
• Hearing loop at the ground floor reception
• Higher and lower counters at the ground floor reception
• Lifts to all floors
• Portable hearing loop available
• Four bays for disabled parking at the rear of the building