A volunteer policy helps by outlining expectations from both sides, so there is a common understanding of where both parties stand.

Download the Sunderland Model Volunteer Policy and Agreement to help you write a your policy
Download the Sunderland Volunteering Toolkit - Free Good Practice Guide
This document identifies good practice when working and supporting volunteers and contains all you need to know about structures and volunteer policies

The Volunteer Centre Sunderland offers a broad range of advice and information on volunteering and volunteer related information. Visit their website, call in or contact them on 0191 5678902

The appendices shown below are in an editable format so that they can be adapted to the needs of your organisation.

• Volunteering Toolkit - Free Good Practice Guide - Main PDF version (includes the appendices below). Identifies good practice when working and supporting volunteers and contains all you need to know about structures and volunteer policies.
• Model Volunteer Role Description (Appendix A)
• Model Volunteer Policy and Agreement (Appendix B Part I)
• Sample Volunteer Policy and Agreement (Appendix B Part II)
• Volunteer Application Form (Appendix C)
• Guidelines for children and young people volunteering (Appendix D)
• Accepting Volunteers from Overseas (Appendix E)
• CRB Checks (Appendix F)
• Sample Volunteer Progress List (Appendix G)
• Suggested Contents for a Volunteer Info Pack (Appendix H)
• Sample Volunteer Expenses Form (Appendix I)
• Sample Problem Solving Procedure (Appendix J)
• Volunteer Expenses (Appendix K)
• Sample Risk Assessment Record Sheet (Appendix L)