Organization Policies
Inter Parish Policies for Volunteers
- I agree to abide by all agency and program policies.
- I agree to be a positive representative of Inter Parish Ministry at all times. This includes maintaining a cooperative, courteous and respectful attitude while participating in Agency activities.
- I understand the importance of confidentiality with respect to the people served by our organization and their families, as well as fellow volunteers and staff. I understand that if I breach this contract of confidentiality, I will no longer be able to volunteer with the organization.
- I believe that my attitude toward volunteer work should be professional. I understand that as a volunteer, I am expected to be dependable and reliable. Should any problems arise, I will notify the proper staff person of any changes in my schedule as soon as possible.
- I understand that as a volunteer, I am representing your agency and will dress in an appropriate, modest and professional manner.
- I understand that as a volunteer, my picture may be taken and used on the website or in a publication.
- As a volunteer, I realize I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds the professionals in the field in which I work. Like them, I assume certain responsibilities and expect to be accountable for what I do.
Being eager to contribute all that I can to human betterment, I accept this Code of Ethics for Volunteers as my code to be followed carefully and cheerfully.
Additionally, as a volunteer, I agree and understand that I freely assume all risks, hazards and losses which may befall me in connection with my time at Inter Parish Ministry. I agree not to hold Inter Parish Ministry, its agents, employees or volunteers liable for risk, hazard, injury, illness, property damage and/or loss which may occur.
