JBWS Volunteer Program Agreement
JBWS
Volunteer Program Agreement
As a volunteer, I realize that I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds the professionals in the field in which I work. I, like them, assume certain responsibilities and account for what I do in terms of what I am expected to do. I will honor the goals, rules and regulations of the program. I will keep confidential matters confidential.
I interpret volunteer to mean that I have been accepted as a "partner-in-service" and I expect to do my work according to standards, as the paid staff members expect to do their work.
I promise to take to my work and attitude of open mindedness, to be willing to be trained for it, and to bring to it interest and attention. I believe my attitude toward volunteer work should be professional. I believe that I have an obligation to my work, to those who direct it, to my colleagues, to those for whom it is done, and to the public.
Being eager to contribute all that I can to the goals of this program, I accept this code of ethics, to be followed carefully and cheerfully. While I recognize that no code of ethics covers all situations and circumstances, I agree to abide by the following guidelines:
- I will not take responsibility for others' actions, give advice, encourage dependency, and do for them rather then empower them to do for themselves.
- I will maintain a professional relationship with all JBWS clients.
- I will not share personal information about myself, discuss my own problems or engage in inappropriate socializing.
- I understand that I am prohibited from giving out my home phone number and home address.
- I will not have contact with clients outside the limits of agency property.
- I will not give or receive gifts or lend or give anyone money.
- I will not hire any client as a babysitter, nanny, maid, etc.
- I will not act as a lawyer, counselor, therapist, doctor, etc. to any client - even though I might be one.
- I will protect the anonymity of all JBWS clients.
- I will respect and protect the confidentiality of the information I receive, and will not reveal confidences by sharing information about clients.
- I understand that my commitment to the JBWS Volunteer Program is for a minimum of one year.
- I will attend regular supervision meetings and in-service trainings.
- I will make an effort to find a substitute to cover my shift in my absence and will give at least 24 hours notice if I am unable to do so.
- I will report any complications, unusual circumstances or crisis to staff immediately.
- I understand that the use of alcohol while on my shift or arriving to my shift under the influence will result in my termination from the program.
- I understand that any illegal activities will result in my immediate termination from the program.
Print Volunteer Name:_______________________________________
Date:____________________________________________________
Adapted from www.swapshop volunteer code of ethics; the Social Worker's Code of Ethics
