1. Parties
This Volunteer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on [DATE] between [ORGANIZATION NAME], of [ORGANIZATION ADDRESS] (the "Organization"), and [VOLUNTEER NAME], of [VOLUNTEER ADDRESS] (the "Volunteer").
2. Role and Schedule
The Volunteer will serve as [ROLE TITLE], helping with [DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES]. The Volunteer's supervisor is [SUPERVISOR NAME, CONTACT]. The expected schedule is [HOURS / DAYS, or AS AGREED], starting on [START DATE]. The Volunteer will give reasonable notice if unable to attend.
3. Volunteer Status
The Volunteer offers their time freely, for civic, charitable, or humanitarian reasons, and without expectation of wages, salary, or other compensation. The Volunteer is not an employee of the Organization and is not entitled to employee benefits. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment relationship.
4. Expenses
The Organization will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses approved in advance, such as [MILEAGE, SUPPLIES], on submission of receipts. [OR: The Organization does not reimburse expenses.]
5. Organization's Commitments
The Organization will provide the Volunteer with a clear role description, the training and supervision needed to perform the role safely, a safe environment, and a point of contact for questions or concerns.
6. Code of Conduct
The Volunteer agrees to follow the Organization's policies, including [POLICIES, e.g. code of conduct, child safeguarding, anti-harassment], to treat everyone with respect, and not to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while volunteering. [If applicable: The Volunteer consents to a background check required for the role, as described in a separate consent form.]
7. Confidentiality
The Volunteer will keep confidential any personal information about clients, donors, staff, and other volunteers, and any non-public information about the Organization, both during and after their volunteer service.
8. Health and Safety
The Volunteer will follow safety instructions, use any protective equipment provided, and report accidents, injuries, or hazards to their supervisor promptly. Emergency contact: [NAME, PHONE]. Relevant medical information the Volunteer chooses to share: [OPTIONAL].
9. Photos and Media
The Volunteer [CONSENTS / DOES NOT CONSENT] to the Organization using photos and videos of the Volunteer taken during volunteer activities in its newsletters, website, and social media, without payment. The Volunteer may withdraw this consent for future uses by written notice.
10. Ending the Arrangement
Either the Volunteer or the Organization may end this arrangement at any time, ideally with [NUMBER] days' notice. On ending, the Volunteer will return any keys, equipment, documents, and materials belonging to the Organization.
11. Minors
If the Volunteer is under [AGE OF MAJORITY], a parent or guardian must sign below to consent to the Volunteer's participation and to this Agreement.
12. Signatures
The parties agree that this Agreement may be signed electronically. VOLUNTEER: [VOLUNTEER NAME] Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE] PARENT OR GUARDIAN (if Volunteer is a minor): [GUARDIAN NAME] Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE] [ORGANIZATION NAME] Signature: ____________________ Name and title: [REPRESENTATIVE NAME, TITLE] Date: [DATE]