TRAINING

Copyright and Volunteer Management

Manage volunteer contributions with confidence and legal clarity.

Duration

Half day

Format

Online

Level

Intermediate

CPD Points

3

Price

N/A

Course Overview

Do you understand the copyright implications of content created by volunteers?
This CPD-accredited, half-day course explores the legal status of volunteer-created content and how to manage associated rights and responsibilities. In sectors like heritage, archives, and museums, volunteers play an essential role – but they do not hold the same legal status as employees.

Through practical guidance and real-life scenarios, this course will help you navigate copyright assignments, licensing, moral rights, and crediting, giving you the confidence to manage volunteer contributions lawfully and respectfully.

Currently this course is only available via our In House training offering. Contact us today to discover how we can train your team, group or organisation via the Request More Info button, or download our brochure.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand legal status and rights
  • Understand the legal status of copyright in content created by volunteers.
  • Learn how to protect your own rights as well as those of volunteers.
  • Identify and manage assignments and licensing of volunteer rights.
  • Explore options for re-using content created by volunteers.
  • Interrogate moral rights, crediting, and volunteers.
  • Understand how to manage rights in volunteer-created content.

Participant Feedback

“It was a fantastic opportunity for me to ask questions of Naomi and discover nuances in copyright law referencing volunteers. What this course did was teach me differences in the law and improve my confidence… I felt it was the right length of course for a small group.”

Anonymous Participant, 2024

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Volunteer managers and coordinators
  • Heritage, archive, and museum professionals
  • Content creators and programme managers
  • Anyone overseeing volunteer contributions to creative or cultural projects

What’s included

What You'll Leave With

You’ll finish this course with a clear understanding of how to manage the copyright of volunteer-created content, ensuring respect for volunteer contributions while protecting your organisation’s rights and responsibilities.

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Intermediate Certifications

Intermediate courses are for participants with a solid understanding of the topic, offering a deeper dive into specific areas through practical exercises, examples, and case studies.

Advanced Certifications

Advanced courses are designed for participants who want to build on their existing knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to implement and manage complex requirements effectively.

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