How to involve volunteers in the charitable organisation's activities?

A charitable organisation may engage volunteers under the following conditions:

1. Non-profit status of the organisation:

• The organisation must have a non-profit status and be included in the Register of Non-Profit Institutions and Organisations.

2. Conclusion of contracts with volunteers:

• A charitable organisation has the right, but not the obligation, to conclude:
• An agreement on the conduct of volunteer activities, which may provide for the terms of cooperation, rights and obligations of the parties.
• An agreement on the provision of volunteer assistance, if it involves specific targeted support.
• The conclusion of such agreements is advisory, but may be useful for formalising the relationship.

3. Include provisions on volunteering in the charter:

• The organisation's charter should specify:
• The procedure for involving volunteers in the organisation's activities.
• The terms of cooperation, such as the possibility of reimbursement of volunteers' expenses or issuance of a certificate.

4. Reimbursement of expenses:

• The organisation can provide for reimbursement of volunteers' expenses related to the provision of assistance, such as transport, accommodation or other necessary expenses.

5. Communication:

• To attract volunteers, an organisation can use:
• Ads in social media or on the organisation's website.
• Cooperation with other charitable organisations or local communities.
• Holding presentations, seminars or volunteer events.

6. Supporting and motivating volunteers:

• Providing volunteers with the resources they need to complete their tasks.
• Providing them with support and recognition for their work.