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Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities - Plain Language
Setting out volunteer rights and responsibilities helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable volunteering experience for the volunteer, the volunteer manager and their peers.
Use this template as a starting point when outlining your own Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities document.
This resource has been produced using plain language.
This resource has been developed under the national VMA project in partnership with SCOPE Australia.
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