This half day course explores the benefits and risks of involving vulnerable people as volunteers. Participants will learn what kind of vulnerable people might be drawn to volunteer work and what considerations may be necessary. By the end of the course you will be able to:
•Identify who may be considered a "vulnerable" person
•Identify what areas of additional support may be necessary for the inclusion of this demographic
•How to decide as an organisation whether you will involve vulnerable people as volunteers and what policies need to be in place
•How to manage integration of vulnerable people with current volunteers / staff in the organisation.
•How to deal with disciplinary issues involving vulnerable volunteers