D.4 SCOTTISH DISABILITY SPORT
               VOLUNTEER POLICY

 This Policy will operate on the following guidelines:

1. Volunteers shall have the support and approval of our organisation’s management and  administration.  Opportunities will be provided for volunteers to represent their views at  Senior Management level on all aspects of the organisation’s work. This is done through the  SDS Convenor of Sports Development, Convenor of Local Development, Branch  Representatives and Athletes Representative.

2. Management will regularly review the benefits and costs of volunteers to the organisation.

3. All paid staff will be fully informed of the rights and responsibilities of the volunteers.

4. SDS shall regularly review its policy concerning insurance, reimbursement for out of pocket  expenses, working conditions and other benefits to volunteers.

5. As part of the recruitment process, volunteers will be provided with clear roles and  responsibilities.

6. Roles and responsibilities will match the volunteer’s skills, talents and interests.