Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities

It is your right:

• To be assigned a job that is worthwhile and challenging.
• To receive the orientation, training, and supervision necessary to do the job.
• To feel that your efforts have real purpose and contribute to the organization's mission.
• To receive feedback and evaluation on the work that you perform.
• To be treated with respect within the organization.
• To be trusted with confidential information necessary to carry out your assignment.
• To be kept informed about relevant matters within the organization with which you work.
• To expect that your time will not be wasted by poor planning or coordination by the organization.

It is your responsibility:

• Not to take on more responsibility than you can handle.
• To meet time commitments.
• To perform the tasks assigned to you to the best of your ability.
• To provide input on ways your tasks might be better performed.
• To follow organizational policies and procedures.
• To respect those confidences entrusted to you.
• To be open-minded and respectful towards opinions shared with you.
• To notify the organization in advance of absences or schedule changes that may affect them.