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