Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Key legislation that establishes duty of care obligations to non-employees including volunteers. Section 3 specifically applies to non-employees and requires organizations to ensure volunteer safety.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts ability to exclude liability for negligence. Prohibits exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence and limits other liability exclusions.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: May apply if volunteers are considered 'consumers'. Determines what constitutes fair terms in agreements and provides consumer protection measures.

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Defines the duty of care owed to lawful visitors on premises, including volunteers. Essential for volunteer activities taking place on organization's property.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the collection and processing of volunteer personal data. Organizations must comply with data protection principles and responsibilities.

The Compensation Act 2006: Provides framework for understanding scope of liability in voluntary activities and circumstances where compensation may be sought.

Duty of Care Principle: Common law principle requiring organizations to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to volunteers.

Reasonable Foreseeability: Legal principle requiring organizations to anticipate and prevent reasonably foreseeable risks to volunteers.

Negligence: Legal principle establishing liability for breach of duty of care resulting in harm or loss.

Volenti non fit injuria: Legal doctrine meaning 'voluntary assumption of risk' - relevant when volunteers knowingly accept certain risks inherent in their activities.