The Stalisfield Village Hall Trust (SVHT) Volunteer Policy

 

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to individuals wishing to volunteer to help Stalisfield Village Hall Trust (SVHT).  SVHT believes in equal opportunities and diversity.  We aim to deliver a varied range of activities within the Hall which promote a cohesive community.

 

Scope

Our aim is to make the Village Hall the social hub of our community.  We involve volunteers to ensure that our events meet the requirements of our community and increase our contact with villagers.  The individuals falling within the scope of this policy include Trustees, Committee Members and other Volunteers.

 

Recruitment

Villagers are encouraged to volunteer and every effort is made to match their skills to tasks to ensure their full potential is realised.

 

Expenses

All volunteers will have any monies relating to village hall expenditure reimbursed when a receipt is provided.

 

Training and Support

Training will be provided as appropriate.  Volunteers can also contact any member of the Trustees.

 

No volunteer will have unsupervised access to children unless appropriately vetted.  Should checks become necessary they will be undertaken in compliance with appropriate legislation.

 

Insurance

All volunteers are covered by SVHT’s insurance policy whilst they are on the premises or engaged in any work on SVHT’s behalf.

 

Other Hall Policies

Volunteers will have access to all SVHT’s policies and must have an understanding and commitment to them.

 

Health and Safety

Volunteers are covered by SVHT’s Health and Safety Policy and also should make every effort to operate in a safe manner.

 

Confidentiality

All volunteers are required to observe confidentially where appropriate.

​

Last reviewed – August 2026

 

Review required – August 2028