National Volunteer Billof Rights

We, as volunteers, do give of our time, energy and such experiences we have gathered, freely and without financial reward, expecting only certain fundamental, reasonable and honorable prerogatives. These rights to be equitably given are: 1. The right to expect prompt, efficient and courteous response to our offer of personalservice. 2. The right to expect that we will be fully briefed and informed on theorganization. 3. The right to expect a full and candid discussion of ourrole. 4. The right to expect an assignment equal to our talents andexperience. 5. The right to expect psychic income (reward/recognition) proportionate to ourcontributions. 6. The right to expect reasonable demands on our time. 7. The right to expect guidance and support. 8. The right to expect to be treated in a dignified manner and not as free help. 9. The right to expect freedom from bureaucracy.

Source: John F. Budd, Jr., Chairman, The Omega Group, 32 East 38th Street, NY, NY 10016