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Volunteer Agreement

This Volunteer Agreement template outlines the terms and conditions between an organization and a volunteer, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Use it when engaging individuals who offer their services voluntarily without financial compensation.

Updated 15d ago
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COMPANY LETTERHEAD

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

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{{email}}

{{website}}

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

This Volunteer Agreement ('Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{date}} by and between:

{{company_name}} ('the Organisation'), a duly registered entity with its principal place of business at {{company_address}}.

AND

{{volunteer_name}} ('the Volunteer'), residing at {{volunteer_address}}, with identification number {{volunteer_id_number}}.

1. Purpose and Scope of Agreement

This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Volunteer will provide voluntary services to the Organisation. The Volunteer acknowledges that this is a voluntary position and no financial compensation or employee benefits will be provided. This Agreement does not create an employment relationship.

The Volunteer agrees to abide by the Organisation's policies and procedures, including those related to confidentiality, health and safety, and ethical conduct, as may be communicated from time to time.

2. Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities

The Volunteer agrees to perform the following duties/tasks:

{{list_of_duties_and_responsibilities}}

The Volunteer will report to {{supervisor_name}} (or their assigned designate) and will endeavour to commit approximately {{hours_per_week}} hours per week/month, or as otherwise agreed.

The Organisation reserves the right to modify the Volunteer's duties based on operational needs or the Volunteer's skills and availability.

3. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on {{start_date}} and shall continue until {{end_date}} or until terminated by either party. The agreement may be an ongoing agreement, subject to review.

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing {{notice_period}} days' written notice to the other party.

Upon termination, the Volunteer agrees to return all Organisation property, including documents, equipment, and access credentials.

4. Confidentiality

The Volunteer acknowledges that during the course of their involvement with the Organisation, they may have access to confidential information, including but not limited to, client data, organisational strategies, financial information, and personal data of beneficiaries. The Volunteer agrees to keep all such information strictly confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without the express written consent of the Organisation.

This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

5. Intellectual Property

Any intellectual property (e.g., reports, designs, creative works) created by the Volunteer in the course of their voluntary services for the Organisation shall be the sole property of the Organisation, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Volunteer hereby assigns all rights, title, and interest in such intellectual property to the Organisation.

6. Indemnification and Liability

The Volunteer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Organisation, its directors, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from the Volunteer's actions or omissions during their voluntary service.

The Organisation shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the Volunteer while performing their duties, except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct by the Organisation.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country_name}}.

8. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Volunteer and the Organisation with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

FOR THE ORGANISATION:

___________________________

Name: {{company_representative_name}}

Title: {{company_representative_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

FOR THE VOLUNTEER:

___________________________

Name: {{volunteer_name}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

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