Community Development Halton

Please prepare a Volunteer Position Description for committee chairs, committee members with specific duties, and for other volunteer positions as needed.

Ideally, a Volunteer Position Description is provided to the prospective volunteer before he/she is asked to make a commitment.

1. 1. Name or title of the volunteer position
   2. Brief general description of the position, including:
      - Purpose and how it relates to the goals and objectives of the organization.
      - Primary responsibilities
      - Expected results
   3. Qualifications required to perform the job well (Skills, knowledge, and/or experience; include physical requirements, if any)
   4. Time required, including:
      - Number of hours per week/month
      - Length of commitment
      - Expected starting date
   5. Name of person to whom responsible
   6. Support system provided by the organization:
      - Budget
      - Meeting space or other space provided
      - Orientation/training required and by whom provided - Staff person assigned to work with the volunteer or group (if applicable)

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Sample of a Volunteer Position Description