Volunteer and Volunteer Involving Organisations expectations

Volunteers’ Expectations

• To know the selection process
• To be given meaningful work to do
• To know the organisations’ expectations – role description
• To be offered appropriate training
• To be thanked and to have their voluntary contribution recognised
  
• To receive supervision and support
• To get something out of the work
• To know who to go to if there is a problem
• To be reimbursed for out-of-the-pocket expenses incurred when volunteering
• To make mistakes and learn from them
• To be made aware of the organisation’s policies and procedures
• To be treated fairly and not to experience discrimination
• To have safe working conditions, including insurance cover
• To be informed about, and given the opportunity to play an active part in, the organisation as a whole
• To be able to say ‘no’ and to leave without feeling guilty

• To respect the values and aims of the organisation
• To be committed
• To be reliable
• To give the organisation sufficient notice if unable to work as scheduled
• To be punctual
• To attend essential training and support sessions
• To undertake the work to a high standard
• To be honest if there are problems
• To respect confidentiality
• To leave when asked or when no longer enjoying the volunteering experience – give sufficient notice