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Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities
As a volunteer you have the right to:
- Information about the organisation for which you are volunteering
- A clearly written job description
- Know who you are accountable to
- Be recognised as a valued team member
- Be supported and supervised in your role
- A healthy and safe working environment
- Be covered by insurance
- Say no if you feel you are being exploited
- Be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses
- Be advised of your organisation's travel reimbursement policy
- Be informed and consulted on matters which directly or indirectly affect you and your work
- Be made aware of the grievance procedure within the organisation
- Orientation and training
As a volunteer you need to:
- Be reliable
- Respect confidentiality
- Carry out the specified job description
- Be accountable
- Be committed to the organisation
- Undertake training as requested
- Ask for support when you need it
- Give notice before you leave the organisation
- Value and support other team members
- Carry out the work you have agreed to do responsibly and ethically
