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<p>Volunteering is critical to a vibrant and resilient civil society; it benefits
volunteers and the organisations involving them and has transformational impacts on
beneficiaries and their communities.</p><p>This Government is committed to enabling
people to take part in all forms of social action, including volunteering. We know
the profound benefit that volunteering has on the individual, on communities and on
society.</p><p>Volunteers do not have a contract of employment as a volunteer, so
do not have the same rights as an employee or worker. However, they will usually be
given a volunteer agreement that explains:</p><ul><li><p>the level of supervision
and support they will get</p></li><li><p>what training they will get</p></li><li><p>whether
they are covered under the organisation’s employer or public liability insurance</p></li><li><p>health
and safety issues</p></li><li><p>any expenses the organisation will cover.</p></li></ul><p>The
volunteer agreement is not a contract, but it is a good way of setting out what volunteers
can expect from the organisation they are volunteering for. The National Council for
Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) also has information on<a href="https://knowhownonprofit.org/people/volunteers/keeping/treating"
target="_blank"> volunteers’ legal status</a> and guidance on solving volunteer problems.</p>
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