Volunteering in South Tyneside

When you volunteer with us we make a commitment to you, and expect a commitment in return.

Our commitment to volunteers is to:

• make sure that volunteering is rewarding for all involved
• recognise the importance of high standards and effective management of volunteers
• agree the role description with the volunteer
• be flexible in relation to personal circumstances
• support volunteers if they wish to say 'no' to additional tasks or responsibilities, or if they wish to leave
• offer volunteers opportunities for personal development within the volunteer role or to assist in exploring new opportunities
• provide volunteers with support and guidance through a volunteer manager
• provide volunteers with an open, accessible and fair process for raising any concerns and issues
• pay out of pocket approved expenses in relation to the volunteer role, as agreed by your volunteer manager
• provide public liability insurance
• inform volunteers about health and safety matters and make efforts to ensure that they have a safe volunteering environment
• implement our equal opportunities policy, which provides the basis by which we develop best practices for the benefit of current and future staff as required by law