Code of Practice for Volunteers

To promote excellence in service and maximise the quality of my experience as a volunteer I will:

  • Recognise my own motives for being a volunteer and ensure the agency is aware of these
  • Seek work opportunities appropriate to my skills, interests and aspirations
  • Be committed to giving high quality service 
  • Actively accept opportunities for job training and personal development
  • Carry out all work I agree to do, responsibly and ethically
  • Speak out about any concerns that might affect my work relationship or quality of service
  • See myself as a valued team member with the right to contribute to decisions which affect my work
  • Value and support other team members
This code of practice was developed by E. Kingsley and B. Tomlins for the South East Community Development Council, in conjunction with the Volunteer Centre of WA and the Lotteries Commission of WA 1992.  Revised by Volunteering WA 2006.