Date/Time 13 February 2025 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

NCVO: Zurich webinar: Effective risk assessments for volunteers (online)

This event is organised by NCVO in partnership with Zurich Insurance UK. Email ncvoevents@ncvo.org.uk with any questions you have about this event.

Developing and embedding effective risk assessments for volunteers aims to help community organisations build a safe, compliant, and supportive environment for volunteers.

Event content

• How to create a risk assessment: Understand the purpose of risk assessments, how to identify potential risks and how to develop actionable plans.
• Roles and responsibilities: Learn who should write risk assessments, how to involve stakeholders, and the importance of monitoring and updating processes.
• Key considerations for volunteers: Explore health and safety requirements, DBS checks, safeguarding, data protection, insurance and training.
• Ongoing monitoring and reporting: Gain insights into recording, reporting, and maintaining compliance to keep your organisation protected.

Suitable for

Small organisations that rely on volunteers and need clear, manageable strategies to reduce risk.

Ideal attendees include:

• those responsible for managing and supporting volunteers
• trustees, staff and volunteers
• compliance officers
• health and safety officers

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