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Volunteer Agreement

Volunteer Agreement

Wear the Future CIC

Thank you for offering your time and skills to support Wear the Future. This agreement sets out our mutual expectations. It is NOT a contract of employment.

About Wear the Future

Wear The Future brings together sustainable fashion, community action, and real-world impact. Our volunteer roles support commercial practice, events, content, partnerships, research, and community engagement. Please read the terms of this agreement and complete and submit the form below and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

1. Our Commitment to You

As a volunteer, you can expect Wear the Future to: 

  • Provide clarity about your role and responsibilities 

  • Offer appropriate induction and guidance 

  • Provide a named contact person 

  • Ensure a safe and respectful working environment 

  • Reimburse agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses 

  • Recognise and value your contribution 

2. Your Commitment as a Volunteer

As a volunteer, you agree to: 

  • Act in line with the values and mission of Wear the Future 

  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries 

  • Treat young people, staff, partners and other volunteers with dignity and respect 

  • Respect confidentiality 

  • Follow data protection guidance 

  • Raise any concerns promptly 

  • Inform us if you are unable to fulfil agreed commitments 

3. Safeguarding

You confirm that you have: 

Read and understood the Wear the Future Safeguarding Policy and agreed to report any safeguarding concerns immediately 

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Eva Novillo safeguarding@wearthefuture.org

If someone is at immediate risk of harm, you understand that you must call 999. 

For roles involving regular or unsupervised contact with under-18s or vulnerable adults, a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be required before volunteering begins. 

4. Confidentiality and Data Protection

You agree to: 

  • Handle personal information responsibly 

  • Not share confidential information outside your role 

Data protection enquiries: dpo@wearthefuture.org

5. Expenses

Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be reimbursed if agreed in advance and supported by receipts. 

6. Ending the Arrangement

This volunteer arrangement may be ended: 

  • By you at any time 

  • By Wear the Future where appropriate 

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