RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteers' Rights • • •
Volunteers have the right to:
- worthwhile and stimulating activities, using any special skills they may have;
- choice regarding the activities they participate in;
- orientation to help them understand the agency and type of work they will do;
- be adequately trained and guided regarding the activities they will participate in;
- be given feedback;
- be recognised for their contribution;
- protection through insurance should anything happen while participating in the program;
- know to whom they report and have clearly defined channels of communication;
- say NO if they are uncomfortable with the task each has been assigned;
- appropriate support from supervisor(s);
- safe working conditions; and
- have authorised out of pocket expenses reimbursed.
Volunteers' Responsibilities • • •
Volunteers have the responsibility to:
- be dependable; if unable to attend, give adequate notice and try to assist in finding a replacement;
- be willing to undertake relevant training and orientation pertaining to tasks that are to be performed;
- ensure that confidential information is respected and treated appropriately;
- be open to other points of view;
- seek assistance, guidance or information where necessary and receive constructive feedback as appropriate;
- work as members of a team;
- report any incident that appears unusual to their supervisor;
- report any accident to their supervisor no matter how insignificant it may seem;
- use reasonable judgement in making a decision and check with their supervisor or leader if unsure;
- respect the rights; privacy and dignity of clients and fellow workers;
- deal fairly and impartially with all clients;
- employ necessary precautions to ensure the safety of both themselves and the client; and
- abide by the rules and regulations of the agency.
© Copyright Volunteering Western Australia 1999.
The information on this page has been reproduced with permission from
Volunteering WA, August 2000
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