Coronavirus
You may need to adapt your volunteer management practice during the coronavirus outbreak. For specific guidance on volunteer management during the covid-19 pandemic, please visit our coronavirus pages.
Why involve volunteers?
Volunteers make a difference in a whole range of settings and organisations from small volunteer led community groups, larger national and international charities and the NHS and other public sector organisations.
Avoiding job substitution
Keeping the distinction between volunteers and employees clear.
Volunteering internships
NCVO have worked with a range of organisations to review the current situation and produce guidance on volunteer internships to help charities ensure they fully understand any legal obligations they may have and to ensure expectations about the role between both parties are clear.
Volunteering strategy
Volunteering can do more when it has support, strategic leadership and commitment from the top.
Employer-supported volunteering
Volunteering while employed: the pros and cons for employers and employees.
Insurance and volunteers
If your organisation or group involves volunteers, you should consider the types of insurance cover needed to protect them and your organisation.
Volunteers and the law
Guidance to help you understand your legal rights and obligations when managing volunteers
