Volunteers Job Description

Volunteers should have a clear idea of the tasks they are being asked to perform and of the responsibility that goes with these tasks.

Volunteers should know who is designated as having responsibility for their support and supervision.

Volunteers should have regular access to this person, and the person should ensure that each volunteer is adequately supported.

To ensure fair representation of the needs and interests of volunteers, they will be expected to partake in discussions about their role at regular meetings.

Volunteers will be adequately protected against any risks which may arise from doing voluntary work.

"I like volunteering at The DP-EVH as it keeps my current skills up to date. It also encourages me to learn new skills which I would not have considered doing before"

"It's helped me build confidence in what I am doing and also gives me the opportunity to give something back, as I have participated in several of the courses that are run"

Paula Duncan

Volunteers will be entitled to reasonable out of pocket travelling expenses.

Volunteers will not be used in place of previously paid workers.

The relationship between the staff, tutors and volunteers should be complementary and mutually beneficial. Tutors and staff should be fully aware of the areas of work undertaken by volunteers and of the responsibilities they have to each other. Volunteering should be a fulfilling experience.

Through good support and supervision, volunteers should develop and expand their knowledge and experience.

Whilst volunteering by definition is unpaid, reliability and good time keeping are essential for both the volunteer and the DP EVH.

"I feel that I am putting the computer skills I acquired as a learner to good use. I find it rewarding helping learners benefit from developing computing skills that I have, particularly it's therapeutic benefits"

"I have been made to feel that my voluntary work is valued by both the teaching staff I am assising and by the learners"

Tony Kelsall

All staff, tutors, volunteers and students are required to comply with the terms of the Disabled People's Electronic Village Hall Volunteers Charter.

A copy of the volunteers contract can be downloaded here, just right click on the link below and select save target as to save it to your hard drive.

Volunteer contract

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