Policies

Volunteering Policy

At Market Deeping Town Council we see volunteering as a two way relationship, we will make a commitment to you and in return we ask that you are committed to us.

Joint Pledge Agreement

What you can expect from Market Deeping Town Council:-

• Endeavour to make sure that you enjoy volunteering
• Flexible in relation to personal commitments
• That you understand where the volunteering help is needed and when its needed by
• Equipment will be provided (for example clothing etc.) as required to help with volunteering
• Advice, guidance and support from a staff member. In the Open Spaces area and Cemetery this will be the Park Keeper, all other areas will be the Town Clerk.
• Briefings will be given on all matters relating to Health & Safety, and all efforts will be made to ensure that your volunteering is in a safe environment
• We will provide public liability insurance
• We will support you if you wish to leave the council, or say ‘no’ to a particular task/activity
• That you understand where and who you can go to if you feel you have not be treated fairly and equally whilst volunteering

What we can expect from Volunteers: -

• Perform the role to the best of your ability
• Would attend, workshops etc. relevant to the volunteering role, as required
• Follow the councils own objectives for equality, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality
• Can work proactively with staff and volunteers
• Inform us as soon as possible if you are unable to conduct your volunteer tasks/activities
• Would raise any concerns or issues quickly
• Not bring the councils name into disrepute and act at all times in the best interest of the council

Who can volunteer

• Anyone who has some spare time
• No upper age limit, must be over 14 years of age
• All ages, backgrounds, skills, all welcome
• As much or as little time

Areas of volunteering within Market Deeping Town Council:-

The following areas are typical of where our volunteers give support.

• Rectory Paddock – A natural area and activities include looking after and maintaining a wild flower area, hedge laying, weeding, general maintenance
• The Pond – Located near The Spinney, activities include clearing out of the pond of weed and foliage, clearing the pond banks, general maintenance
• Cemeteries/The Spinney – activities include grass cutting, strimming and weeding, general maintenance
• John Eve Field, Welland Gardens, Riverside Park and Glebe Field – activities include grass cutting, strimming, weeding, general maintenance and painting as required.

Volunteer roles with Market Deeping Town Council have no regular access to vulnerable adults and/or children.

If you would like to volunteer for Market Deeping Town Council please complete application process (below)

Market Deeping Town Council – Volunteering application form