COVID-19 update – As we continue to manage and stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find the following resources helpful for carrying out your role as safely as possible.
If you would like guidance on how to safely visit or meet with an older person during the pandemic, you can read our guidance on Socially distanced volunteer visits. Get in touch with your local Independent Age contact if you would like to chat about queries or concerns.
If you would like information about Independent Age’s approach to vaccines you can find more information in our Vaccination Guidance Introduction.
We also have several other policies that you might find helpful to keep yourself and others safe, or address problems that arise during your role, including:
- Volunteer Policy
- Independent Age Safeguarding Policy
- Anti-Bribery Policy
- Complaints and Problem Solving Policy
- Guidance on using your own car during your role with Independent Age, for example, to drive an older person to an activity
- Moving and Handling Guidance
- Children Accompanying on Volunteering Activities
- Pets Accompanying on Volunteering Activities
If you would like your child or a pet to accompany you during your volunteering activity, please get in touch with your Independent Age contact for guidance beforehand.