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Outset volunteer agreement


What you can expect from Outset:

  • That we will treat all volunteers equally in accordance with our equal opportunities policy.

  • That we will help individuals, or groups to identify and set up their own projects

  • That we will support you throughout your volunteering, contacting you regularly after you have started your project.

  • That you can call us at any time during your placement with any problems or concerns.

  • That you will be given regular opportunities to feedback to us on your experiences and assess your progress.

  • That we will assess projects to ensure they are safe places to volunteer.

  • That your individual Volunteer Plan is flexible, so you can change your volunteering if your circumstances require it.

  • That you will be issued with a certificate volunteering and you will be invited to any social events.

  • That your commitment to volunteering will be respected and you will be treated as a responsible person at all times.

What we expect from you:

  • That you treat anyone you are involved with as a volunteer equally in accordance with our Equal Opportunities policy.

  • That you make your Volunteer Advisor aware of any changes to your commitment as volunteer (i.e. hours)

  • That you make your Volunteer Advisor aware immediately of any changes to your circumstances (i.e. address, health, and special needs.)

  • That you treat information given to you regarding clients or activities at a project as confidential (unless otherwise indicated).

  • That you inform your project supervisor or other team members in advance if you cannot attend a session.

  • That you do not bring drugs or drink to a project, or work under the influence of drink or drugs while at a project.

  • That you comply with all regulations specified by your placement (in terms of health & safety for example)

  • That you give us regular, honest accounts of your volunteering.

  • That you are aware that you are a representative for Outset during your time as a volunteer with us. Inappropriate or irresponsible behaviour will reflect badly on your team members and other Outset volunteers

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