Volunteering Safely

This Volunteering Safely eLearning course provides essential training for volunteers and organisations that work with volunteers. It helps learners understand the key health, safety and wellbeing considerations relevant to voluntary roles across a range of environments. The course covers risk awareness, personal responsibility, basic hazard control measures, communication and emergency response expectations so volunteers can contribute safely and confidently while supporting their organisation’s objectives.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Volunteering Safely course are to:

• Introduce fundamental health and safety principles relevant to volunteering activities
• Raise awareness of common hazards volunteers may encounter and how they can be managed
• Clarify responsibilities of volunteers and host organisations in maintaining safety
• Provide practical guidance on safe behaviours and hazard control
• Encourage effective communication and emergency preparedness

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 30-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of health and safety when volunteering
• Recognise common hazards associated with voluntary activities and engagement settings
• Explain basic risk reduction measures suitable for their role
• Apply safe behaviours and practices to protect themselves and others
• Demonstrate awareness of reporting procedures and how to respond to incidents or concerns