Policies and templates – Hub

Here are some sample policies you could adapt. See also those listed under each Practice Area.

Expenses and Reimbursement Policy

• An example from Motor Neurone Disease Association. See also:

Volunteer payments and expenses guidance from IRD.

Risk Assessment Policy for Working Online

Volunteer Personal Safety and Lone Working – Policy, Procedure and Guidance.

Whistleblower Policy

An example of a commitment to encouraging an open, honest and transparent culture in conducting all its activities with integrity, in a legal and ethical manner.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Discrimination Policy

Example of an Equality and diversity policy for small groups.

Training Policy

From Citizens Advice Bureau Australia.

 Speak Up Policy

An example of a whistleblowing policy, from RSPCA in the UK that makes it clear the principles, scope and the process for raising concerns about the staff or, individuals working on behalf of, and the practices of an organisation.

Health & Safety Policy

From SAFE animal shelter. Volunteers also have responsibilities. As a volunteer, you have an obligation to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and to make sure you don’t affect the health and safety of others

Code of Conduct 

This example, from NZ Red Cross, describes the way we behave towards each other, our members, our staff, customers, donors, partners, communities and other supporters.