As a volunteer, you have the right to:
- Receive accurate information about the program
- Receive a clear, comprehensive job description
- Be carefully interviewed and appropriately assigned
- Receive training
- Do meaningful and satisfying work
- Be seen as belonging, through inclusion at meetings, social functions, etc.
- Be seen as a person and to be supported in your role
- Be safe on the job
- Have choices and feel comfortable about saying “no”
- Not be exploited
- Be consulted on matters that directly or indirectly affect you and your work
- Receive feedback on your work
- Receive recognition for your contribution
- Have your personal information be kept confidential
- Be trusted with confidential information if it is necessary in order to do your job
As a volunteer, you are expected to:
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be trustworthy
- Respect confidentiality
- Respect the rights of people you work with
- Have a non-judgmental approach
- Carry out the specified job description
- Give feedback (i.e. participate in evaluations when asked)
- Be accountable and accept feedback
- Be committed to the program
- Avoid overextending yourself
- Acknowledge decisions made by the staff or the organization
- Address areas of conflict with the appropriate staff member or volunteer coordinator
- Undertake training
- Ask for support when it is needed
- Stay safe on the job