Finding Your Bearings: Volunteers and the Law (online)

Volunteers and the Law

Volunteers are at the heart of many community organisations, but the legal framework surrounding volunteering is often misunderstood.

This practical online session will explore the key legal rights and responsibilities that apply to volunteers and the organisations that work alongside them. We'll look at the legal distinction between volunteers and employees, volunteer health and safety rights, human rights considerations, and what good practice looks like when recruiting, managing, and supporting volunteers.

Whether you're a volunteer manager, coordinator, board member, community leader, or volunteer yourself, this session will help you better understand your obligations and reduce risk while creating positive volunteer experiences.

Presented by Kate Collyns from Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley, this session is the first in our Community Law training series, developed to make quality legal information more accessible to community organisations across the Wellington region.

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of the legal landscape and practical guidance you can apply in your organisation straight away.