| Comment | Yeah, the lack of PVG and vetting are things to think about. These ad-hoc community led volunteer groups that are springing up probably won't be rejecting applicants (if that's the right word as there might not even be an application process).
Thing is, depending how severe the crisis becomes, issues surrounding safeguarding, PVG and lack of training might start to get ignored for "a greater good".
I think if people want to be volunteering then they should be doing it through the organisations that already exist and already have resources and procedures. Thousands of charities will be welcoming volunteers with open arms just now. You can even volunteer with the NHS directly (which might be what I end up doing, ie: volunteer my taxi and drive for the NHS. They will be screaming out for volunteer drivers at some point to help cope with logistics.) |
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