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COMMUNITY SERVICE STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Whenever a person is involved in some form of service work they have certain rights, or things that they should reasonably expect. They also have important responsibilities which must be met. The following will help provide you with information on a volunteer's "Rights and Responsibilities". For more information, you can view the "Student's Guide to Successful Service-Learning".
It is your right to: Be assigned a job that is worthwhile and challenging.
Receive the orientation training and supervision necessary to perform assigned duties. Expect that your efforts have real purpose and contribute to the organization’s mission. Be provided a safe working environment in which to perform your service. Receive feedback and evaluation on the work that you perform. Be treated with respect and as a partner within the organization. Be kept informed on relevant matters within the organization. Expect that your time, energy and talents will be well utilized by proper planning, supervision and coordination. Know who you can contact if problems develop at the worksite. When appropriate, obtain course credit for the service-learning. Know how the service work relates to relevant course objectives. |
It is your responisiblity to:Abide by the requirements and guidelines of the chosen agency and, where applicable, of the community service-learning course in which you are enrolled. Follow campus and organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety, risk, management, drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and confidentiality.
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