General Terms
This page is used to inform visitors of our general terms and conditions. If you disagree with any of these terms, please do not use our technology or website.
Introduction
By downloading any of our services, as well as continuing to browse and use this website and/or using our technology, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern “Volunteero" relationship with you in relation to our provided apps and website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our technology or our website.
1. Terms
1.1 The term "Volunteero service providers" or "us" or "we" refers to the owners of the apps and this website. The term "you" refers to the user or viewer of our website. The terms "Volunteero volunteers" and "Volunteero alerters" refer to users of our technology, as defined below.
1.2 "Volunteero volunteers" are any volunteers registered with our “Volunteero Service Providers”. Their actions are voluntary acts and by no means replace the emergency services.
1.3 “Volunteero Beneficiaries” are the clients of “Volunteero Partners” and are those in need of telephone contact or tasks to be completed. They are the ultimate beneficiaries of the Volunteero platform and the work of the “Volunteero volunteers”
1.4 “Volunteero Partners” refers to the charitable organisations that we work with. Each partner manages the “Volunteero volunteers” that are allowed access to their database of “Volunteero Beneficiaries”
1.5 “Mission” refers to the various tasks that volunteers can complete to aid the “Volunteero Beneficiaries”, these include but are not limited to, telephone befriending, shopping drop off, medication drop off, dog walk, accompanied trip.
1.6 "Opportunity" refers to the opportunities that "Volunteero Partners" can post to the Volunteero App to attract more applicants.
1.2 "Volunteero volunteers" are any volunteers registered with our “Volunteero Service Providers”. Their actions are voluntary acts and by no means replace the emergency services.
1.3 “Volunteero Beneficiaries” are the clients of “Volunteero Partners” and are those in need of telephone contact or tasks to be completed. They are the ultimate beneficiaries of the Volunteero platform and the work of the “Volunteero volunteers”
1.4 “Volunteero Partners” refers to the charitable organisations that we work with. Each partner manages the “Volunteero volunteers” that are allowed access to their database of “Volunteero Beneficiaries”
1.5 “Mission” refers to the various tasks that volunteers can complete to aid the “Volunteero Beneficiaries”, these include but are not limited to, telephone befriending, shopping drop off, medication drop off, dog walk, accompanied trip.
1.6 "Opportunity" refers to the opportunities that "Volunteero Partners" can post to the Volunteero App to attract more applicants.
2. Liability
2.1 "Volunteero volunteers" undertake voluntary acts in good faith as independent practitioners. Neither they nor Volunteero Ltd are liable for actions or omissions that result from the care they provide or are unable to provide. Similarly, Volunteero Ltd cannot be held liable for any injury or misadventure that occurs to either the volunteer or any other person as a result of the use of our services, this includes but is not limited to issues relating to the malfunction of our services and technical matters relating to the Volunteero app, GPS matters or location inaccuracies and clinical matters arising from the action or inaction of a Volunteero user.
2.2 Volunteero volunteers must establish indemnity requirements for their country and profession. Many countries / regions have a "Good Samaritan" law that protects volunteers who respond to people in life threatening conditions. Some organisations (e.g. National Health Litigation Services) cover people that work within their national health service. If not covered by such mechanisms (e.g. you as a doctor working privately) then check with your medical indemnity provider to ensure you are covered for Good Samaritan acts.
2.3 Volunteero does not seek financial remuneration from use of the App from the volunteers and no financial remuneration will be provided to volunteers either for perceived failures in the system or for acts performed.
2.4 Volunteero does not replace the statutory emergency services.
2.5 If you are a healthcare professional and have restrictions to your practice or have an investigation into your practice, or if you have restrictions for working with children / vulnerable patients then you must declare and deregister from Volunteero immediately.
2.2 Volunteero volunteers must establish indemnity requirements for their country and profession. Many countries / regions have a "Good Samaritan" law that protects volunteers who respond to people in life threatening conditions. Some organisations (e.g. National Health Litigation Services) cover people that work within their national health service. If not covered by such mechanisms (e.g. you as a doctor working privately) then check with your medical indemnity provider to ensure you are covered for Good Samaritan acts.
2.3 Volunteero does not seek financial remuneration from use of the App from the volunteers and no financial remuneration will be provided to volunteers either for perceived failures in the system or for acts performed.
2.4 Volunteero does not replace the statutory emergency services.
2.5 If you are a healthcare professional and have restrictions to your practice or have an investigation into your practice, or if you have restrictions for working with children / vulnerable patients then you must declare and deregister from Volunteero immediately.
3. Terms of Use
3.1 The use of our technology, our services and this website is subject to the following terms of use:
3.2 Volunteero is a tool that utilizes the latest in app development and is developed to provide charities with a tool to manage tasks conducted by volunteers. Volunteero connects clients who require ad hoc tasks and errands to be completed, as well as telephone contact, to volunteers.
3.3 The use of our technology, either as a Volunteero volunteers, is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable.
3.2 Volunteero is a tool that utilizes the latest in app development and is developed to provide charities with a tool to manage tasks conducted by volunteers. Volunteero connects clients who require ad hoc tasks and errands to be completed, as well as telephone contact, to volunteers.
3.3 The use of our technology, either as a Volunteero volunteers, is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable.
4. Volunteer Responsibilities and Agreement
4.1 It is the responsibility of the individuals who register as Volunteero volunteers need to ensure their registration with our Volunteero Partner is complete and up to date. Access will not be permitted without such registration being in place.
4.2 If a user fraudulently attempts to register as a volunteers when they are not registered with the Volunteero Partner they claim to be registered with then they may be barred from using any Volunteero services.
4.3 Before completing a mission you MUST ensure optimal scene and personal safety. Volunteero Ltd cannot be held liable for any personal injury or loss that occurs as a result of you attending an incident.
4.4 By registering as a volunteer, you agree that have you read and will abide by the Code of conduct, outlined below.
Code of Conduct for Volunteero:
The purpose of the Volunteero App is to enable the completion of missions which make a meaningful difference to the quality of life for the beneficiaries. It is imperative that volunteers completing missions do not attempt to in any way replace the services provided by the NHS or other care organisations. As such, the following code of conduct containing basic rules has been established:
A volunteer must abide by any up to date best practices provided by email or within the app that pertain to that task.
A volunteer must ultimately follow the direction of the beneficiary, if for whatever reason the beneficiary does not wish for you to conduct that mission or stop conducting the mission at any time, the volunteer must adhere to this.
A volunteer must continue to make phone communications through the Volunteero app.
A volunteer must keep any sensitive information discussed with a beneficiary strictly confidential. Information may be shared with the relevant Volunteero Partner if you believe there is any risk to the beneficiaries well being associated with that information.
A volunteer should only respond if fully alert and prepared (do not respond if e.g. alcohol has been consumed)
A volunteer MUST NOT go outside of his / her skill set.
A volunteer must not accept gifts or payment from the beneficiary.
A volunteer must not share details of the beneficiaries address with anyone other than the Volunteero Partner.
A volunteer must adhere to any further restrictions or advice provided by the Volunteero Partner.
4.2 If a user fraudulently attempts to register as a volunteers when they are not registered with the Volunteero Partner they claim to be registered with then they may be barred from using any Volunteero services.
4.3 Before completing a mission you MUST ensure optimal scene and personal safety. Volunteero Ltd cannot be held liable for any personal injury or loss that occurs as a result of you attending an incident.
4.4 By registering as a volunteer, you agree that have you read and will abide by the Code of conduct, outlined below.
Code of Conduct for Volunteero:
The purpose of the Volunteero App is to enable the completion of missions which make a meaningful difference to the quality of life for the beneficiaries. It is imperative that volunteers completing missions do not attempt to in any way replace the services provided by the NHS or other care organisations. As such, the following code of conduct containing basic rules has been established:
A volunteer must abide by any up to date best practices provided by email or within the app that pertain to that task.
A volunteer must ultimately follow the direction of the beneficiary, if for whatever reason the beneficiary does not wish for you to conduct that mission or stop conducting the mission at any time, the volunteer must adhere to this.
A volunteer must continue to make phone communications through the Volunteero app.
A volunteer must keep any sensitive information discussed with a beneficiary strictly confidential. Information may be shared with the relevant Volunteero Partner if you believe there is any risk to the beneficiaries well being associated with that information.
A volunteer should only respond if fully alert and prepared (do not respond if e.g. alcohol has been consumed)
A volunteer MUST NOT go outside of his / her skill set.
A volunteer must not accept gifts or payment from the beneficiary.
A volunteer must not share details of the beneficiaries address with anyone other than the Volunteero Partner.
A volunteer must adhere to any further restrictions or advice provided by the Volunteero Partner.
5. Volunteero Partner Responsibilities and Agreement
5.1 The Volunteero partner assumes all consent and GDPR risk for beneficiary and volunteer volunteers loaded to the platform.
5.2 If the Volunteero Partner has any specific advice or protocols surrounding missions conducted for their beneficiaries, this must be communicated to the volunteer volunteers directly. Volunteero assumes no responsibility for the conduct of the volunteer volunteers.
5.3 All our Volunteero volunteers are assigned unique identification numbers. If a volunteer misuses the services, they may be banned from using the technology. Further legal action may be taken against the user if appropriate.
Volunteero Opportunities
Opportunities posted on the app are distinct from missions, these are visible to volunteers who are not already registered volunteers for your organisation. “Volunteero Partners” must meet the below requirements for the ability to post opportunities on the Volunteero App.
5.4 Opportunities must be unique meaning that you cannot post duplicates of the same opportunity in the aim of obtaining better visibility.
5.5 Applications received from Volunteero, those whereby the source is “Volunteero App”, must be actioned within 7 days of receipt. Action is defined as a change in Application Status and comments.
5.6 Opportunities posted to the Volunteero App must be for roles that are managed in the volunteer app. The above terms will be monitored by the Volunteero team. Failure to abide by these requirements may lead to a formal warning.
Continued failure to abide by the above requirements may result in the removal of your opportunities from the Volunteero App and the suppression of your ability to post opportunities to the Volunteero app.
5.2 If the Volunteero Partner has any specific advice or protocols surrounding missions conducted for their beneficiaries, this must be communicated to the volunteer volunteers directly. Volunteero assumes no responsibility for the conduct of the volunteer volunteers.
5.3 All our Volunteero volunteers are assigned unique identification numbers. If a volunteer misuses the services, they may be banned from using the technology. Further legal action may be taken against the user if appropriate.
Volunteero Opportunities
Opportunities posted on the app are distinct from missions, these are visible to volunteers who are not already registered volunteers for your organisation. “Volunteero Partners” must meet the below requirements for the ability to post opportunities on the Volunteero App.
5.4 Opportunities must be unique meaning that you cannot post duplicates of the same opportunity in the aim of obtaining better visibility.
5.5 Applications received from Volunteero, those whereby the source is “Volunteero App”, must be actioned within 7 days of receipt. Action is defined as a change in Application Status and comments.
5.6 Opportunities posted to the Volunteero App must be for roles that are managed in the volunteer app. The above terms will be monitored by the Volunteero team. Failure to abide by these requirements may lead to a formal warning.
Continued failure to abide by the above requirements may result in the removal of your opportunities from the Volunteero App and the suppression of your ability to post opportunities to the Volunteero app.
6. Additional Terms
6.1 The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
6.2 Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
6.3 This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
6.4 All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website. Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
6.5 From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
6.6 Your use of this website, our technology and any dispute arising out of such use of the website and our services is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
6.2 Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
6.3 This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
6.4 All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website. Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
6.5 From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
6.6 Your use of this website, our technology and any dispute arising out of such use of the website and our services is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
7. Copyright Notice
7.1 All content is copyright of Volunteero service providers. If you wish to reuse any of our content please contact us first to obtain permission.
8. Privacy Policy
8.1 Your personal data is secured on our servers. We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
8.2 You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email gdpr@volunteero.org If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us as soon as possible, gdpr@volunteero.org
8.3 We will correct any information found to be incorrect as soon as possible after it has been brought to our attention.
For full information on our privacy policy please see here
8.2 You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email gdpr@volunteero.org If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us as soon as possible, gdpr@volunteero.org
8.3 We will correct any information found to be incorrect as soon as possible after it has been brought to our attention.
For full information on our privacy policy please see here
9. Contact Us
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at:
Volunteero Ltd
Apt 4, 5 Gaumont Place
London
SW4 2GB
United Kingdom
hello@volunteero.org
Volunteero Ltd
Apt 4, 5 Gaumont Place
London
SW4 2GB
United Kingdom
hello@volunteero.org
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