You are responsible for being a good supervisor. The volunteer is bound by the parameters of the relationship, too. Requirements Specify the skills, background, experience, training and personal attributes a volunteer would need in order to be qualified for the position. If regular participation in team meetings or a support group is required, state that, too. Benefits Identify what the volunteer will gain from this work.
Some benefits are tangible, such as a free meal or reimbursement for travel.
Restrictions When applicable, state clearly what the volunteer is not permitted or authorized to do. Keep the list of restrictions relevant to the job. Generic restrictions on volunteers belong in a volunteer handbook. A rotation policy decreases the likelihood of entrenched power and also ensures that members will grow into higher positions of responsibility by serving in various capacities within the organization. To summarize, a volunteer job description is a description of what ideal performance looks like, a word picture of the ideal volunteer in action.