Volunteer Safety Training
Our CPD Certified Volunteer Safety Training is for anyone who volunteers in sports clubs, charity shops, or community organisations.
The course provides clear, practical guidance to help participants recognise and control common hazards, understand health and safety responsibilities, and follow safe working practices. By improving safety awareness and confidence, it helps reduce the risk of accidents and strengthen compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
Interactive and self-paced, the training includes real-world examples, quizzes, and end-of-section summaries to keep learners engaged and ensure key knowledge is retained. Instant online access enables participants to start learning straight away.
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Benefits of Volunteer Safety Training
- Enables volunteers to identify and control hazards effectively.
- Helps reduce accidents and injuries by promoting safer working practices.
- Strengthens compliance and safeguarding through guidance on reporting and emergency response procedures.
- Interactive, self-paced eLearning with quizzes and end-of-section summaries keeps participants engaged and helps embed knowledge.
- CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Instant access to course materials.
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high–quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified, and this course is SCORM compliant, which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Ways to study
Online
You can study whenever and wherever suits you. Online courses are delivered through our SHINE platform, or to your own learning management system via SCORM.
eLearning
With eLearning, participants can access course materials at their convenience, fitting around their commitments.
- Engaging. Our courses engage learners through multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive exercises. This encourages active participation and increases learning retention.
- Tracking. Our learning management system, SHINE, enables administrators to track learners’ progress, the courses they have attended and the dates, which supports health and safety compliance.
- SCORM compatible. We offer courses as SCORM files so they can be integrated into an organisation’s existing learning management system.
- Assessment. There are multiple-choice quizzes throughout the courses so learners can check their understanding as they progress and consolidate their learning.
- Summaries. Each module concludes with a summary, reinforcing key concepts and enhancing understanding.
Our virtual classroom combines the advantages of in-person training with online learning.
- Experienced trainers. Online tutorials are led by health and safety trainers with many years of experience in the field. Learners benefit from their expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interactive. Learners can ask questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback from trainers, enhancing their understanding.
- Bespoke. Courses can be customised to meet an organisation’s specific requirements, so participants can apply what they have learned most effectively.
Virtual Classroom
Face-to-Face
Learning in-person in a collaborative environment equips your team with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Expert trainers. Benefit from the expertise of qualified trainers with years of health and safety experience across a broad range of industries and types of organisations.
- Flexible. Choose a location convenient for your team, whether at your premises or a designated training facility.
- Tailored. Course content can be customised to align with your organisation’s specific requirements and industry challenges, ensuring knowledge can be applied effectively to your workplace.
- Supportive. Learners engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate to learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences as well as from the trainer.
- Interactive. Sessions are interactive to encourage active engagement which enhances understanding and helps learners to retain knowledge. Learning is through questions, feedback, discussions, and instructor-led presentations.
What our clients say
From national pub chains to global insurance, our clients value our expertise and service.
By the end of Volunteering Safely Training, participants will:
- Understand their health and safety responsibilities as volunteers.
- Recognise common risks and hazards in a club environment.
- Apply safe working practices during activities and events.
- Know how to respond effectively in an emergency.
- Understand the importance of reporting concerns and communicating clearly.
Introduction
- Why safety matters in volunteering
- The moral, legal and financial reasons for managing risks
- The shared duty of care between organisations and volunteers.
Duties and responsibilities
- The organisation’s and volunteer’s responsibilities for health and safety, including:
- Following procedures,
- reporting hazards,
- and acting within the organisation’s policies.
Common hazards
- How to recognise and reduce risks from:
- Slips, trips and falls,
- manual handling,
- lone working,
- security,
- weather conditions,
- and chemical exposure.
Safe use of equipment
- How to check, use, and store equipment safely
- When to use PPE
- The importance of training, inspection, and reporting faults.
Transport and vehicle use
- Safe driving practices
- Documentation and insurance requirements
- Safeguarding during transport
- Organisational responsibilities.
Risk assessments
- The purpose of risk assessments in volunteer settings
- How they protect people
- The volunteer’s role in following and updating them.
Safeguarding
- Understanding safeguarding principles
- Recognising and reporting concerns
- DBS requirements
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Emergency procedures
- How to respond effectively to emergencies such as fire, injury, or missing persons, including:
- Communication,
- evacuation,
- and first aid arrangements.
Incident reporting
- What incidents and near misses must be reported
- How to record them
- Why reviews and follow-ups are essential for continual improvement.
Session structure familiarity
- Knowing how volunteer sessions are organised and run to maintain safety, teamwork, and efficiency throughout activities and events.
Equipment set-up and set-down
- Safe handling and organisation of equipment before and after activities, ensuring smooth operations and preventing injury or damage.
At the end of this online training course, there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Who should take this course?
Volunteer Safety Training is for anyone volunteering in sports clubs, charity shops, or community organisations, including coaches, helpers, and event staff. It is also suitable for organisers responsible for volunteer safety and compliance.
Course duration
This health and safety training for volunteers takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Certificate
You will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
How is it delivered?
Volunteer Safety Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device. We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
Is Volunteer Safety Training suitable for both new and experienced volunteers?
Yes. The course provides essential health and safety knowledge for volunteers in the UK whatever their level of experience.
Can the course support annual volunteer refresher training?
Yes. The course fits neatly into your annual volunteers and health and safety programme to reinforce key safety responsibilities, update volunteers on best practice, and maintain a strong safety culture within the organisation.
How does this course help organisations meet their legal obligations?
Providing Volunteer Safety Training helps to demonstrate that the organisation has taken reasonable steps to train volunteers in key health and safety principles, supporting compliance with UK legislation and duty of care requirements.
Can this training for volunteers be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. We offer bespoke training options and can tailor the course content to reflect your organisation’s policies, procedures, and real-world volunteering scenarios.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
SHINE – compliance record keeping made easy
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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