Free Guides — Practical Resources for Volunteer Managers

Six free, practical resources every volunteer manager needs. Whether you're reviewing your legal compliance, welcoming a new volunteer, supporting a neurodiverse team member, or planning your training programme for the year — these guides give you the tools to do it right, quickly and confidently.

Author

Kay Curtis

Resources

Checklists, Policy Templates & Quick Reference Guides

Experience Level Needed

Beginner

Access

Download and Online Access

Duration

30 mins Each

Price

£Free

What's included?

2025 UK Volunteer Law Compliance Checklist
Volunteer Induction Checklist (inc. digital & hybrid onboarding)
Neurodiversity Inclusion Quick Guide
Safeguarding Roles & Responsibilities Summary
Volunteer Expenses Policy Template
Annual Volunteer Training Plan Template

Overview

Six free, practical resources covering the essential foundations of volunteer management — from legal compliance and safe recruitment to inclusion, expenses, and training planning.

Each guide is:
- Written for volunteer managers, trustees, and DSLs - Updated for 2025–2026 UK legislation and best practice
- Ready to use immediately — print, adapt, or share with your team

Objective

The guides cover:

- UK legal compliance — Equality Act 2010, UK GDPR, Worker Protection Act 2023, safeguarding, and DBS
- Volunteer induction — a complete phase-by-phase checklist including digital and hybrid onboarding
- Neurodiversity inclusion — practical adjustments for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia
- Safeguarding roles — clear responsibilities aligned with Working Together 2023 and the Care Act 2014
- Volunteer expenses — an editable policy template with cost-of-living guidance
- Annual training planning — a structured template with recommended pack sequencing for 2025–2026

FREE GUIDES