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Your Rights as a Volunteer

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Your Rights as a Volunteer


The Right to Choose


Volunteers have the right to select roles that align with their skills, interests, and availability. Participation is entirely voluntary and free from any undue pressure.

The Right to Reimbursement


Volunteers are entitled to claim reasonable expenses, such as travel costs, meals during volunteering hours, or other agreed-upon expenses, ensuring no financial burden.

The Right to Information


Clear information about their role, responsibilities, and the organisation’s mission should be provided. Volunteers are entitled to proper communication and access to relevant policies or guidelines.

The Right to Support


Volunteers deserve the training, supervision, and support necessary to carry out their role effectively and confidently.

The Right to a Safe Environment


Organizations must provide a safe, healthy, and harassment-free environment for volunteers to work in.

The Right to Recognition


Volunteers have the right to be valued and appreciated for their contributions, with recognition that is meaningful to them.

The Right to Raise Concerns


Volunteers should have a clear process to voice any concerns, be it about their role, treatment, or the organisation, and these concerns should be handled with respect and care.


The Right to Equality and Respect


Volunteers have the right to be treated fairly and equally, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. Their dignity and privacy should always be respected.

The Right to Say No


Volunteers should not feel obligated to take on tasks outside their agreed role or to continue volunteering if they wish to stop.

The Right to Personal Growth


Opportunities for skill development and learning should be made available, enabling volunteers to grow both personally and professionally.



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The Highland Third Sector Interface is a Scottish Registered Charity SC043521 and a Scottish Registered Company SC425808

HTSI is an independent charity on a mission to support, encourage and inspire work with community groups, clubs, charities and other third sector organisations throughout Highland.

Address:

Thorfin House,

Bridgend Business Park,

Dingwall, IV15 9SL

Email:
General Enquiries: enquiry@highlandtsi.org.uk 

Organisational Support: TSIservices@highlandtsi.org.uk

Phone:

Telephone: 01349 864289

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