155. Entitled or Exploited? Part 2 Volunteer Responsibilities AND Rights

In this episode of Volunteer Nation, host Tobi Johnson dives deep into the ethical and fair treatment of volunteers. She introduces the Volunteer Bill of Rights, outlining ten essential rights every volunteer should have, from being valued and trained to working in a safe environment. 

But rights are only part of the equation. Tobi also explores ten key responsibilities volunteers should uphold, such as committing to the organization’s mission and respecting boundaries. This insightful conversation highlights the importance of mutual respect and accountability, aiming to build a positive, inclusive, and productive volunteer culture. Don’t miss this continuation of Part One, where Tobi tackled volunteer bias, and the complexities of the term entitled volunteer. 

Full show notes: 155. Entitled or Exploited? Part 2 Volunteer Responsibilities AND Rights 

Volunteer Bias - Episode Highlights 

• [00:27] - Entitled or Exploited: Volunteer Bias Recap 
• [04:42] - Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities Overview 
• [09:02] - 10 Fundamental Expectations and Protections Volunteers Should Have 
• [17:49] - Additional Rights Related to Staff Interaction 
• [28:45] - Volunteer Responsibilities: A Two-Way Street  

Helpful Links 

• VolunteerPro Impact Lab  
• Volunteer Management Progress Report – The Recruitment Edition 
• Volunteer Nation Episode #154: Entitled or Exploited? Part 1 Volunteer Bias in Organizations 
• Volunteer Nation Episode #101: Tap the Power of Psychological Contracts with Pam Kappelides 
• Volunteer Nation Episode #108: Definition of a Volunteer – Why It Matters to Be Precise 
• Volunteer Nation Episode #129: Paid or Volunteer Role? A Simple Checklist 

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