Volunteer rights and responsibilities: fact sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of the rights and responsibilities of volunteers, helping organisations and volunteers understand what is expected on both sides of the volunteering relationship. It supports clear communication and shared understanding of roles, behaviour and obligations.

Benefits for volunteer managers

• clarify expectations and responsibilities for volunteers and organisations
• support transparent and consistent communication and volunteer management practices
• understand volunteer rights.

How to apply this resource

This fact sheet is most useful when onboarding volunteers, reviewing role expectations, managing issues or closing volunteer involvement to ensure shared understanding throughout the volunteer lifecycle.