Volunteer Agreement Template
Prepared for:
[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]
[Client.Company]
Created by:
[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]
[Sender.Company]
Prepared for:
[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]
[Client.Company]
Created by:
[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]
[Sender.Company]
You don’t need a contract for volunteers, strictly speaking, as a contract needs to have “consideration” — meaning an exchange of something. However, having a volunteer agreement can be useful for setting the expectations and boundaries. So it is more of a “nice-to-have” rather than a “must-have.”
A volunteer agreement should include a clear statement that the parties are not in an employer-employee relationship, the amount of time that a volunteer is expected to dedicate, and a reasonable advance notice when a volunteer can’t participate. A volunteer agreement is not legally-binding, so it needs to be written accordingly.
A volunteer agreement is not legally binding. It can’t be enforced in courts, and its purpose is to keep the volunteer and the organization on the same page regarding the time and effort that they put in. As such, it needs to be worded to clearly state that it doesn’t imply a contractual relationship.
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This volunteer agreement made on [Agreement.CreatedDate] between the parties [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName](Organization) and [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] (Volunteer).
The Volunteer is willing to donate their time and services to the organization listed above, in turn the organization is willing to accept such time and service by the Volunteer.
In consideration of the above, the parties hereby agree to the following terms and conditions,
Using the text field below in this volunteer agreement template the volunteer can document any and all services they are capable of providing to the organization.
The volunteer is able to provide the following services as well as take account of other needs the organization may have:
The volunteer understands the services provided will be a donation and under no circumstances will expect wages, salary, or benefits from the organization for the services provided within this volunteer agreement.
The Volunteer should report to [Supervisor.Name] on each day services are provided for instruction and guidance.
The Volunteer understands they are under no terms considered an employee of the Organization.
Furthermore, the Organization acknowledges the Volunteer is not an employee and may provide services at free will.
The Volunteer will receive no employee benefits including disability, pay, workman comp, or severance pay.
The Volunteer agrees to indemnify and hold the Organization harmless against any damages related to the Volunteer’s activity.
Additionally, the Organization shall hold the Volunteer harmless against any damages related to the Volunteer’s service.
Any and all legal proceedings that may arise from this volunteer agreement shall remain in the jurisdiction of [Sender.State].
The Volunteer agrees that in the instance of legal proceedings they will cooperate with the Organization as well as the Organization’s agents.
The Volunteer agrees to provide written notification to the Organization in the event that an incident takes place while the Volunteer is providing services.
This volunteer agreement shall begin on [Project.StartDate] and will end on [Project.EndDate].
The Volunteer has agreed to provide [Total.Hours] hours per week during the term of this agreement.
Because the Volunteer is not an active employee, they may terminate this volunteer agreement at any time for any reason they deem necessary.
The Organization may decline to accept the Volunteers time and may terminate this agreement without prior notification.
In the event that an emergency should occur while the Volunteer is providing services, the following contact should be notified immediately.
Emergency Contact Name: [EmergencyContact.Name]
Emergency Contact Phone: [EmergencyContact.Phone]
By signing below, both parties agree to the terms of this volunteer agreement.
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This volunteer agreement can be used by an organization accepting volunteer work from individuals who are not contractors or employees.
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