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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.

 

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