Rights & Responsibilities Of Volunteers
Both volunteers and the organisations they work with have rights and responsibilities.
Volunteers are engaged to perform a specific job and the organisation agrees to provide the volunteer with a worthwhile and rewarding experience. In return, each has the right to some basic expectations of the other.
Organisations have the right to:
Receive as much effort and service from a volunteer as a paid worker, even on a short-term basis.
To select the best volunteer for the job by interviewing and screening all applicants. This might include reference and police checks and, where appropriate, a prohibited employment declaration for roles that involve working directly with children.
Expect volunteers to adhere to their job descriptions/outlines and the organisation's code of practice.
Expect volunteers to undertake training provided for them and observe safety rules.
Make the decision regarding the best placement of a volunteer.
Express opinions about poor volunteer effort in a diplomatic way.
Expect loyalty to the organisation and only accept constructive criticism.
Expect clear and open communication from the volunteer.
Negotiate work assignments.
Release volunteers under certain circumstances.
Volunteers have the right to:
Be treated as co-workers. This includes job descriptions, Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health & Safety, anti-discrimination legislation and organisational grievance processes.
Be asked for their permission before any job-related reference, police or other checks are conducted.
A job or task worthwhile to them, for no more than 16 hours a week on a regular basis in one role.
Know the purpose and "ground rules" of the organisation.
Appropriate orientation and training for the job.
Be kept informed of organisational changes and the reasons for the changes.
A place to work and suitable tools for the job.
Be heard and make suggestions.
A verbal reference or statement of service, if appropriate.
Volunteers are engaged to perform a specific job and the organisation agrees to provide the volunteer with a worthwhile and rewarding experience. In return, each has the right to some basic expectations of the other.
Organisations have the right to:
Receive as much effort and service from a volunteer as a paid worker, even on a short-term basis.
To select the best volunteer for the job by interviewing and screening all applicants. This might include reference and police checks and, where appropriate, a prohibited employment declaration for roles that involve working directly with children.
Expect volunteers to adhere to their job descriptions/outlines and the organisation's code of practice.
Expect volunteers to undertake training provided for them and observe safety rules.
Make the decision regarding the best placement of a volunteer.
Express opinions about poor volunteer effort in a diplomatic way.
Expect loyalty to the organisation and only accept constructive criticism.
Expect clear and open communication from the volunteer.
Negotiate work assignments.
Release volunteers under certain circumstances.
Volunteers have the right to:
Be treated as co-workers. This includes job descriptions, Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health & Safety, anti-discrimination legislation and organisational grievance processes.
Be asked for their permission before any job-related reference, police or other checks are conducted.
A job or task worthwhile to them, for no more than 16 hours a week on a regular basis in one role.
Know the purpose and "ground rules" of the organisation.
Appropriate orientation and training for the job.
Be kept informed of organisational changes and the reasons for the changes.
A place to work and suitable tools for the job.
Be heard and make suggestions.
A verbal reference or statement of service, if appropriate.