Volunteering: Rights and Responsibilities

As a volunteer you have certain rights and responsibilities when you give your time to a community-based organization. Lifespan hospitals follow these guidelines to ensure a positive volunteer experience.

The rights of our volunteers include:

• A clear, appropriate volunteer assignment
• Fulfilling work
• Orientation and training
• Informed involvement with the volunteer staff
• Supervision and support
• Recognition of service
• Respect as an individual
• Time that is put to best use
• Safe and healthy working conditions