Employment Act: While volunteers are not employees, this act needs to be considered to clearly distinguish the volunteer relationship from employment and avoid misclassification issues
Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA): Relevant for considering insurance coverage for workplace injuries, although not mandatory for volunteers. Important for establishing safety protocols and insurance arrangements
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of volunteer's personal data. Requires inclusion of appropriate consent clauses for data handling
Charities Act: For registered charities, ensures compliance with volunteer management regulations and the Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs
Prevention of Corruption Act: Relevant for establishing clauses about no compensation/payment to maintain true volunteer status and clear reimbursement policies
Volunteer Status Definition: Key consideration for clearly defining the volunteer relationship and distinguishing it from employment
Scope of Work: Essential component defining the extent and limitations of volunteer activities
Duration of Commitment: Specifies the timeframe or period of the volunteer engagement
Confidentiality Obligations: Outlines the volunteer's responsibilities regarding confidential information
Insurance Coverage: Details any insurance provisions or coverage extended to volunteers
Safety Protocols: Establishes safety guidelines and procedures for volunteer activities
Termination Conditions: Specifies circumstances and procedures for ending the volunteer relationship
Data Protection Provisions: Addresses how volunteer's personal data will be handled in compliance with PDPA
Reimbursement Policies: Clarifies policies regarding expense reimbursement and what expenses are covered
Volunteer Code of Conduct: Establishes expected behavior standards and ethical guidelines for volunteers
