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

Organisations\' expectations

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