Becoming a volunteer holds certain responsibilities and expectations, to protect you, our staff and service users. Below is a list of our expectations:-
- Give a minimum of 1 year commitment to volunteering
- fulfil the duties and responsibilities set out in the volunteer task specification/risk assessment, as agreed with the voluntary services manager
- positively represent Medway Community Healthcare
- comply with all policies and procedures
- wear a visible identity badge at all times
- participate in identified training, taking responsibility for ensuring their statutory and mandatory training is up to date
- raise any issues of concern relating to voluntary work with the voluntary services manager
- undertake voluntary work without using it to generate business
- inform voluntary services manager if you are charged with or convicted of any offence subsequently upon applying to volunteer
- inform voluntary services manager or relevant member of staff if you are unable to attend, if possible, in advance
- give reasonable notice if unable to continue volunteering, returning identify badges and any other organisation property
To become a volunteer you will be required to:-
- attend an interview
- complete a volunteer application form
- complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check
- provide two referees details
- sign and agree to a confidentiality agreement, task specification and to complete all identified training that is provided.
Role of the voluntary services manager
The voluntary services manager recruits volunteers; organising your activities and matching your skills, particular interests and time availability to services. They support and develop your role as a volunteer and promote good working relationships with staff and other volunteers.