Wycombe Homeless Connection volunteering agreement

Volunteers are an integral and valued part of Wycombe Homeless Connection. We appreciate that you’ve chosen to volunteer with us. We will do our best to make your volunteer experience enjoyable and rewarding. We aim to be flexible and supportive. We believe that the volunteer relationship is built on trust and mutual understanding.

This agreement sets out the expectations from you as a volunteer and what support you can expect from us.

As a volunteer we ask that you:

• Have a willingness to work within our ethos and to respect others regardless of differences in faith or background.
• Strive for the best that you can do and complete your volunteering activities with dedication and commitment.
• Go to briefings and training that we think will help you in your role.
• Meet agreed time commitments and give reasonable notice when you’re not available so that arrangements can be made.
• Be positive about and support the work of Wycombe Homeless Connection.
• Are familiar with, and have the ability to work within, our policies and guidelines, especially health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Act responsibly and within the law.
• Maintain confidentiality of our activities, the people in our care, our team, our supporters and our activities.
• Value and respect the rights of the people we serve and work with.
• Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to make society a better place for our beneficiaries.
• Let the Volunteering Coordinator, or another member of staff know if you are having any problems or if you have any complaints, concerns or feedback including
• Report all safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer without delay.
  

In return, we will:

• Introduce you to how our organisation works and your role within it.
• Give information about our work, policies and procedures.
• Offer training and support for your role.
• Reimburse agreed expenses.
• Strive to resolve any concerns fairly and reasonably, applying our procedures.
• Respect and listen to your feedback, and keep you informed of any changes to your volunteering and our activities.
• Ensure your health, safety and welfare are protected while volunteering for us.
• Encourage a positive and supportive volunteering experience.

This agreement is in honour only. It is not intended to be a legally binding contract and either Wycombe Homeless Connection or the volunteer can end the agreement at any time.