Confidentiality
If you are told something in confidence while you are volunteering, you should respect that. If this puts you in a dilemma, seek advice from the person in charge of the project if appropriate, or from one of SCA's staff.
Insurance
For SCA-run projects, our Public Liability insurance covers most claims that could be made against you, but please note that unfortunately, volunteers have no personal insurance when volunteering. In over a decade our insurance has never been called upon. We refer volunteers only to organisations with appropriate insurance, but you should discuss any concerns you may have with the organisation you join.
Health & Safety
Health and Safety is the shared concern and responsibility of everyone, and is a legal requirement of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Volunteers working on our own projects are issued with a Project Handbook, which contains health and safety guidelines. Copies of the health and safety policy for external projects can be seen at the SCA office.
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