Volunteer Bill of Rights

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Community Action Services and Food Bank.  As a volunteer, you can expect to participate in any or all of the following activities:

Sorting food

Assisting clients in the pantry

Restocking supplies

Assembling food boxes

Cleaning and organizing

Compiling hygiene kits

Boxing produce

Marking bar codes

Other duties as assigned

Volunteer activities are assigned on a “as needed basis” and therefore no requests for specific jobs can be taken. 

Volunteer Bill of Rights

Community Action Services and Food Bank Volunteers have the right to:

  1. Receive orientation, training, and supervision for the assignment given.
  2. Expect that your time will not be wasted by a lack of planning or coordination within the agency.
  3. Take suggestions about your assignment, the CASFB Volunteer Program, and our organization.
  4. Expect that volunteer records will be kept documenting volunteer experiences and hours completed.
  5. We will treat you as a fellow staff member who contributes to CASFB’s goals through your volunteer work.
  6. Have all these things done in a spirit of friendliness and cooperation.

Community Action Services and Food Bank Expectations

As an organization we have the right to expect:

  1. You will cooperate with staff and your fellow volunteers, while also maintaining a good team attitude.
  2. You will attend any training sessions required for your assignment.
  3. You will arrive on time and sign in each time you arrive for a work assignment.
  4. You will inform the volunteer coordinator as soon as possible of any absences, lateness, or emergencies that occur.
  5. You will keep all communications with or concerning clients or donors confidential.
  6. You will follow all policies and safety regulation outlined by CASFB.
  7. You will refrain from using language that could be considered offensive.

In the case of a grievance, please take all complaints to the Volunteer Program Assistant.  If your complaint remains unresolved, you may take it to the Volunteer Coordinator.

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