Volunteers
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Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do
What it means to be a member of the PVG Scheme and how to fill out the form you've been given
Speak to someone in your local area about volunteering
Our guides cover all aspects of Volunteer Management
Quality standards to support and develop all volunteer programmes in Scotland.
Disclosure Services supports the voluntary sector with processing pvg checks.
Publications, Stats and Resources providing insight for action.
Volunteer rights and responsibilities with regard to the law.
In the UK, volunteers don’t have a legal status in the same way that paid workers do. Volunteers are not covered by employment law and so do not have formal rights to redress in an Employment Tribunal.
That means that volunteers don’t have the right to have an organisation follow proper investigative procedures when things go wrong, or the right to appeal a decision made by the organisation.
You have the right to complain or walk away, but we’d encourage you to complain first to give the organisation the chance to investigate and do their best for their volunteers.
Check out our frequently asked questions on volunteering for practical advice and guidance.
Information available for individuals on what it means to be a member of the PVG Scheme, how to fill out the form that you have been given as well as relevant useful resources.