We believe that welfare and safeguarding of everyone at Bay Volunteers is very important, especially our 16-18 year-old volunteers and identified adults at risk. We have made clear in our policy the ways in which we seek to make sure that everyone who is part of Bay Volunteers and who is receiving support from Bay Volunteers feels safe. We also believe that although we have specific people in specific roles (Designated Safeguarding Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer) that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that we all have a part to play in keeping each other safe. “We desire that Bay Volunteers is a place where everyone is and feels safe whilst having the opportunity to support others as a staff member or as a volunteer. We also desire that the clients that we support are and do feel safe whilst they receive support from us. We hope that everyone who becomes a part of Bay Volunteers or receives support from us will feel safe, cared for and valued.” Matt Parker – Designated Safeguarding Officer and Bay Volunteers' Manager.