Volunteers and the law

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The content is provided for general information purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific legal advice about your particular situation. See NCVO's legal assistance page for suggested sources of advice for voluntary organisations

This content has been reviewed by Bates Wells Braithwaite, a professional services firm providing specialised legal advice to the voluntary sector.

Legal advice provided by:

• Lucy McLynn, Partner, Head of Employment
• Emma Dowden-Teale, Partner, Public & Regulatory Department
• Joanna Howard, Solicitor, Public & Regulatory Department
• Chetal Patel, Senior Associate, Immigration Department.

In this section

• Volunteers and employment rights
• Employment Status
• Volunteering and benefits
• Volunteering, tax and National Insurance
• Volunteering and health and safety
• Insurance and volunteers
• Safeguarding, vulnerable clients and DBS
• Copyright and volunteers
• Young volunteers
• Volunteer drivers
• Involving paid staff as volunteers
• Data protection and volunteers
• Volunteers from overseas