Code of Ethics

Posted by admin on November 1, 2009

A CODE OF ETHICS FOR VOLUNTEERS

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. Like them, I assume certain responsibilities and expect to account for what I do in terms of what I am expected to do.

1. I will keep confidential matters confidential.

2. “interpret” volunteer to mean that I have agreed to work without compensation in money, but having been accepted as a worker, I expect to do my work according to standards, as the paid staff expect to do their work.

3. I promise to take to my work an attitude of open mindedness; to be willing to be trained for it; to bring to it interest and attention.

4. I realize that I may have assets that my co workers may not have, and that I shall use these to enrich the project on which we are working together.

5. I realize also, that I may lack assists that my co workers have, but I will not let this make me feel inadequate but still endeavor to assist in developing good teamwork.

6. I plan to find out how I can best serve the activity for which I have volunteered, and to offer as much as I am sure I can give, but no more.

7. I realize that I must live up to my promise and, therefore, will be careful that my agreement is so simple and clear, that it cannot be misunderstood.

8. I believe that 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.