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D/deaf Inclusion Resources
These resources have been created to support organisations that are onboarding or working with D/deaf volunteers and team members. They aim to help you understand communication preferences, make reasonable adjustments, and create safe, inclusive and accessible volunteering opportunities. All resources use a strength-based approach, recognising the valuable skills and experiences D/deaf people bring to volunteering. … D/deaf Inclusion Resources
Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering
The below guides from The Centre for Ageing Better emphasize volunteering should be sociable and connected, enabled and supported and flexible and responsive to be age-friendly and inclusive. They also emphasize the barriers that can stop people from getting involved: structural, emotional, practical. They are well worth a read. Click the links to open the … Age-friendly and inclusive volunteering
Vision For Volunteering Toolkit
Volunteering is a powerful force for change in the world, but currently it isn’t equally accessible or enjoyable for everyone. Volunteering needs to adapt to remain relevant, strong and attractive. The Vision for Volunteering is a framework for improving volunteering through: Awareness and appreciation; Power; Equity and inclusion; Collaboration; and Experimentation.
Inclusive Volunteering Guide
A guide to Inclusive Volunteering.
Deaf Awareness Tips for volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers
British Sign Language basics for volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers
Volunteer Expenses Policy
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Complaints and Grievance Procedures
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Adult Safeguarding Policy
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DBS Policies
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