The ten indicators

Indicator 1

There is an expressed commitment to supporting volunteering and recognition throughout the employing organisation that volunteering benefits individuals and the organisations involved

Indicator 2

The employer commits appropriate resources to working with volunteers

Indicator 3

The employer communicates that volunteering is accessible to all employees

Indicator 4

The employer promotes appropriate opportunities for volunteering in line with its values, and which are of benefit to the volunteers and the community

Indicator 5

The employer is committed to ensuring that, as far as possible, volunteers are protected from physical, financial and emotional harm arising from volunteering

Indicator 6

The employer is committed to offering fair, efficient and consistent routes to volunteering opportunities for all employees

Indicator 7

The employer exercises its duty of care in matching volunteers with volunteering opportunities, in line with Equal Opportunities, diversity management and Data Protection requirements

Indicator 8

The employer ensures that there are clear procedures in place for introducing volunteers to the community partner: its aims, policies, practices and relevant personnel

Indicator 9

The employer is aware of the need to give volunteers appropriate recognition

Indicator 10

The employer takes account of the varying support needs of volunteers and assures itself that the community partner does likewise