Expenses and insurance
Expenses
We are committed to paying reasonable ‘out of pocket’ expenses. This ensures that potential volunteers are not excluded due to financial reasons. These need to be agreed with relevant managers before the volunteer commences their activity. Where expenses are not agreed, volunteers must be made aware of this at the first opportunity in the recruitment process.
Volunteers in receipt of benefits
It is the responsibility of the volunteer to establish whether volunteering will affect their entitlement to any social security benefits. They can obtain advice from:
- Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Job Centre Plus
- Citizens Advice Lincolnshire
Insurance
Volunteers must sign the volunteer indemnity form on the first day of induction. This provides them with basic accident cover. It also idenmnifies the volunteer against any claim made against them or the Council whilst carrying out their activity.
Where volunteers drive as part of their voluntary activity, and use their own vehicle, they must ensure they possess a valid driving license and the relevant class of insurance. Further guidance should be sought from the volunteer’s own insurance company. Supervisors must check and record this documentation if required.