Policies for volunteers
Here you will find copies of all the policies relating to volunteering at The Brain Tumour Charity.
Acceptable Use Policy – PDF
All volunteers of The Charity must comply with this Policy when using The Charity’s IT and personal information that The Charity is responsible for.
Access Policy – PDF
This policy applies to all systems, people and processes that constitute The Charity’s information systems, including team members, volunteers and suppliers who have access to The Brain Tumour Charity’s systems.
Bring your own device, offsite working and password policy – PDF
The Brain Tumour Charity takes the issue of physical and virtual security very seriously. This policy sets out the main precautions that must be taken and, together with the supporting documents listed, forms a significant part of our information security management.
Bullying and Harassment Policy – PDF
The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to providing a work environment and
organisational culture where the rights and dignity of every individual are respected and valued.
Health and Safety Policy – PDF
It is the policy of The Brain Tumour Charity to do all that is reasonable and practicable to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment, prevent personal injury, and obtain the co-operation of management, employees, volunteers and contractors in carrying out this policy.
Lone Working Policy – PDF
The Brain Tumour Charity recognises that some team members and volunteers are required to work by themselves without close or direct supervision, sometimes in work areas or out of office hours and this policy provides guidance around lone working.
Safeguarding Adults Policy – PDF
Through the implementation of this policy, The Brain Tumour Charity will demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding all adults at risk who come into contact with our Charity.
Safeguarding Children Policy – PDF
Through the implementation of this safeguarding policy, The Brain Tumour Charity will demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.
Volunteer Agreement – PDF
Our Volunteer Agreement represents the agreement between you as a volunteer and The Brain Tumour Charity and we ask volunteers to agree to this informal agreement while volunteering with us. In return, we will do our best to support you in your role and make your volunteering experience with us as rewarding as possible.
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement – PDF
This policy and commitment agreement should be signed by all volunteers undertaking work or accessing our database(s), website(s), paper records or verbal information that give access to personal and/or confidential information.
Volunteer Expenses Policy – PDF
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on when and how to claim expenses as a volunteer with The Brain Tumour Charity.
Volunteer Photographer’s Agreement – PDF
The purpose of this commitment agreement is to provide clarity regarding expectations of the Volunteer Photographer role and outlining how images will be stored and used.
Volunteer Problem Solving Procedure – PDF
The Volunteer Problem Solving Procedure provides a structured way for volunteers to address their
concerns with The Charity and enables volunteer complaints to be resolved efficiently and sensitively.
Volunteer Recruitment Policy – PDF
The Volunteer Recruitment Policy outlines how we as a charity ensure that all applicants for volunteer
roles are treated fairly and without prejudice throughout our recruitment and selection procedures.
Volunteer Support and Supervision Process – PDF
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and support to team members within The Charity who are managing and supporting volunteers as part of their role. We want to provide a positive, supportive working environment for all volunteers, but at times we may need to provide performance feedback or feedback in relation to a volunteer’s conduct or behaviour and this process provides a framework for doing this so that is constructive and consistent.
Volunteering Policy – PDF
This policy sets out our approach to involving and supporting volunteers, ensuring that their contribution is valued and that volunteering with us is a safe, positive and rewarding experience. It provides a framework for how volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported and recognised, and clarifies the respective responsibilities of both volunteers and team members.
Whistleblowing Policy – PDF
This policy sets out the way in which individuals may raise any concerns that they have and how those concerns will be dealt with.