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Volunteer leave policy

Support employee volunteering with a volunteer leave policy that sets out who is eligible, how leave is managed and what is expected.

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This model policy sets out an organisation’s approach to providing volunteer leave, including eligibility, arrangements and expectations. It helps employers support employees who wish to undertake voluntary work in a structured and consistent way.

Use this model policy to encourage and support employees who wish to do voluntary work as part of a wider strategy to contribute positively back to the community.

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About the author

Zeba Sayed
Zeba Sayed
Senior Legal Editor

Zeba is a former practicing employment solicitor with more than 17 years’ experience in employment law.

Zeba joined Brightmine in 2017 and is a senior legal editor in the employment law and compliance team. In this role, she is responsible for content across Policies and procedures, Letters and forms and Contract clauses. She is also responsible for ensuring that allocated chapters of the employment law guide are kept updated. She has a special interest in the implications of AI in the employment field.

Zeba holds a degree in Law and completed her LPC at the College of Law in Chester. Prior to joining Brightmine, Zeba was an associate solicitor at Lyons Davidson Solicitors in the London office. She advised both individuals and employers on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters and delivered training to clients nationally. Zeba has also worked in conjunction with Acas London to deliver training on their behalf. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Areas of expertise:

Employment law, HR compliance, AI in HR, Redundancy, Disciplinary action and investigations, Contracts of employment, Employee absence management, Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), Flexible working policies, Employee performance management

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