Some Do's And Don'ts For Volunteers

• DO think about why you want to volunteer.
• DON'T start volunteering until you know exactly what is expected of you.
• DO ask about the organisation and where you will fit in.
• DON'T over-commit yourself. Reliability is vital.
• DO make sure you know to whom you are responsible and to whom you can go for help and advice.
• DON'T just leave the project because you are fed up, having problems, or feel you are being taken advantage of. Discuss how you feel with the person in charge of the organisation/project first.
• DO accept volunteer expenses. You can give them back as a donation to the organisation if you don't need reimbursing.
• DON'T ever accept money as payment from someone you have helped in the course of volunteering. Explain to them that they can make a donation to the organisation if they wish to do so.
• DON'T carry out any job if it is against your wishes or principles. Discuss the situation with the person in charge.
• DO keep to any arrangement you have made. If you cannot keep an appointment, or you are going to be late, let the volunteer organiser, or the person you are visiting, know in plenty of time.
• DON'T betray any confidences entrusted to you as a volunteer.
• DO keep in touch with The Volunteer Centre.



• DO ENJOY YOURSELF!