Volunteer Agreement

This is a sample agreement for organisations to adjust for their needs.

There are several reasons why having a volunteer agreement is important:

• Clear Expectations: A volunteer agreement clearly outlines the roles, responsibilities and expectations for both the volunteer and the organisation. This helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures everyone is on the same page.
• Legal Protection: It provides legal protection for both parties by defining the nature of the relationship. This can help avoid potential legal issues such as disputes over employment status.
• Compliance: The agreement can include important information about workplace health and safety, confidentiality and other compliance requirements. This ensures that volunteers are aware of and adhere to necessary regulations.
• Professionalism: Having a formal agreement enhances the professionalism of your volunteer program, which can help in attracting and retaining volunteers.
• Accountability: It establishes a framework for accountability, making it easier to manage and evaluate volunteer performance. This can lead to more effective volunteer management.
• Support and Resources: The agreement can outline the support and resources the organisation will provide, such as training, supervision and reimbursement of expenses.
  

This template is used when bringing on new volunteers.