Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities
As a Volunteer, I have the right to:
- A clear written description of the position and my duties
- A challenging opportunity that will help me learn, grow and develop
- Information of the organizations mission, policies, structures and funding
- An orientation session and on-going training
- Support from a designated volunteer or staff person
- Respectful treatment
- Appropriate and timely recognition
- Make suggestions, voice my honest opinion, seek feedback and ask questions.
- Information about what’s happening within the organization and be trusted with other confidential information
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses where funds are available
- Insurance coverage while performing volunteer duties
As a volunteer, it is my responsibility to:
- Treat co-workers and clients with respect and courtesy
- Respect confidentiality
- Fulfill my commitments
- Do my job to the best of my ability
- Only accept a position that I feel will meet my needs, skills, interests and available time.
Courtesy of The Volunteer Handbook, Manitoba Volunteerism Network
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High School Volunteer Credit
The Community Service Student Initiated Project (SIP) credit.
Did you know that you can earn a high school credit just for doing volunteer work? That's right, you can get an extra credit on your transcript just for doing work that you love; no class time, homework, or stress required! Here's what you've gotta do....
Think about what you'll learn or gain from the volunteer experience that you plan to pursue; your school will need this information in order to approve it for credit. Start the process early, before the start of the semester, so that you have lots of time to obtain approval and complete the required amount of hours.
Discuss your intentions with your parents; have them sign the Parental Approval Form. Meet with your school guidance counsellor to talk about what you plan to do. Remember, they need to approve the activity before you start! They should submit the Registration Form for you.
Start volunteering! Remember to document your hours as you go, make sure the organization has a record of your attendance as well. You will need to complete 110 hours to obtain a full credit (1.0) or 55 hours for a half credit (0.5) Obtain written proof of your activities from the organization; including the number of hours completed, dates, and the skills/knowledge you've gained.
Hand it in to your school. You can use the SIP Approval Form. Remember: The Community Service SIP credit counts as an optional credit (you still have to take Math...sorry!) Court-ordered community service hours and helping an immediate family member are non-eligible activities. You cannot accept any remuneration or honorarium for your work if you are applying for this credit.
For more information, check out the Manitoba Government Guidelines for obtaining a Community Service SIP credit. These should also be available at your school.
