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Legal Issues in Managing a Diverse Volunteer Team

About this training session

Looking for a simple, practical overview on a range of legal issues affecting not-for-profit organisations? We all strive for a thriving and diverse volunteer workforce. But when you try to embed diversity into your recruitment plan, you might run into some legal complexities.

In this session, we'll unpack these legal issues and give practical tips on how to use the law to support diversity in your volunteer team.

You'll learn about:

  • Discrimination laws, safety obligations, screening checks and privacy law
  • Practical tips on balancing your legal obligations to make volunteering more inclusive
  • Top tips and additional resources for the future

Who should attend?


Volunteer managers and staff who engage with volunteers.

Who runs the session?


Your training will be run by one of our lawyers, who all specialise in charity and not-for-profit law.

How is this session delivered?

Our 1.5-hour sessions can be delivered online or in-person (subject to availability). Each session is an interactive, high-level overview of the topics outlined above, with time for short activities and questions.

What is the cost?

Contact us to discuss a tailored proposal to suit your needs.

How long is the session?

1.5 hours

How many people can attend?

We recommend a maximum of 30 participants. If you think your group will exceed this, please let us know.

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