Doane House Hospice

Volunteer Bill of Rights

• The right to be treated as a co-worker, not just free help.
• The right to a suitable assignment with consideration for personal preference, temperament, life experiences and education.
• The right to know as much as possible about the agency or service: its policies, its people and its programs.
• The right to training for the job – training that is thoughtfully planned and effectively presented.
• The right to continuing education on the job including a follow-up to initial training and information about new developments and training for greater responsibility.
• The right to sound guidance and direction by someone who is experienced, patient, well informed and thoughtful and who has the time to invest in giving guidance.
• The right to a place to work – an orderly, designated place, conducive to work and worthy of the job to be done.
• The right to promotion and a variety of experiences through: advancement of assignments of more responsibility, transfer from one activity to another and/or special assignment.
• The right to be heard – to have a part in planning, to feel free to make suggestions, to have respect shown for an honest opinion.
• The right of recognition in the form of promotion and awards, through day-by-day expressions of appreciation and, most importantly, by being treated as a bona fide worker.