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A VOLUNTEER'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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As a volunteer, you have the right:

? To be fully informed of the extent of duties, time commitment and responsibilities involved in any task, before you make a commitment.
? To accept only a responsibility that is worthwhile and meets your needs.
? To expect that your time will not be wasted.
? To be provided with orientation, training, and supervision.
? To know who your project supervisor is. Don't be let hanging out there all alone, not knowing who you can turn to to ask questions.
? To receive available information and assistance and materials to carry out your responsibility.
? To ask for an additional or alternative assignment when that is appropriate for you.
? To be informed of any safety issues and procedures in the organization.
? To give feedback about your volunteer experience to the Volunteer Coordinator.
? To receive information about the agency's cause and mission and organizational structure.
? To receive appropriate appreciation of your volunteer contribution.


As a volunteer you also agree to be responsible to:
? Realistically know your time and energy limitations and how much responsibility you can handle.
? Accept an assignment only if you have a sincere interest and commitment to do it.
? Arrive on time and ready to work.
? Notify the organization if you are not able to attend that day.
? Follow through on the commitment you make to the organization.
? Complete assignments to the best of your ability.
? Ask questions when you do not understand something.
? Work as a team with staff and other volunteers.
? Accept supervision and follow the guidelines of the organization.
? Be responsible for the behavior and safety of my children.
? Communicate concerns and suggestions to the appropriate person in the organization.
? Respect the confidentiality of the clients and the organization.
? Be courteous in contacts with the public.
? Keep an accurate record of your hours of work, if requested to do so.

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About the Author

Devorah Vineburg is the lead staff professional at the Volunteer Center of Brown County, Green Bay, WI, in the areas of training, consultation and technical assistance to nonprofit agencies. Her website Crafty Community Connections located at www.craftycommunityconnection.com is an excellent resource of ideas for craft and volunteer service projects that can be donated to local people, agencies and charities as a community service. It is a great resource for crafters, kids, teachers, scouts, youth groups, Sunday Schools, parents and friends. The website is updated each month. Subscribe to our free newsletter. On our Shop for Charity page, buy a featured item, and an identical item or its wholesale value will be donated to your favorite registered charity. www.craftycommunityconnection.com

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