This Agreement is made between [Organization Name] (hereafter referred to as “the Organization”) and [Volunteer Full Name] (hereafter referred to as “the Volunteer”).
The purpose of this Agreement is to clearly outline the expectations, responsibilities, and mutual understanding between the Organization and the Volunteer during their participation in the Volunteer Engagement.The Volunteer Fundraising Opportunity is a structured, skill-building volunteer program designed to help passionate individuals learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the fundraising mission of [Organization Name].
Volunteers support fundraising, donor relations, and partnership activities while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit management, communication, and outreach.
This is a voluntary, unpaid position, though volunteers will receive a small monthly internet/data stipend to support remote participation.Start Date: [Insert Date]
End Date: [Insert Date or “Ongoing”]
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week (about 1 hour per day, Monday–Friday).
Work Format: Remote / Virtual, with weekly check-ins via Zoom or email.
The Volunteer agrees to maintain consistent participation and to communicate promptly if circumstances arise that affect their ability to fulfill the agreed time commitment.
The Volunteer agrees to:
Participate actively in the fundraising engagement, following the orientation and training process.
Carry out assigned tasks such as research, outreach, proposal drafting, or communications as directed by the team lead or supervisor.
Maintain professionalism, respect deadlines, and communicate regularly with the team.
Uphold the values and mission of [Organization Name].
Protect the confidentiality of all donor, partner, and organizational information.
The Organization agrees to:
Provide clear guidance, supervision, and access to training resources.
Support the Volunteer’s professional growth through mentorship and regular feedback.
Offer a safe and inclusive virtual work environment where all participants are respected.
Recognize the Volunteer’s contributions through certificates, references, and public appreciation where appropriate.
During the course of the engagement, the Volunteer may have access to confidential information including (but not limited to):
Donor or partner contact details
Grant application drafts
Financial or strategic documents
Internal communications or project plans
The Volunteer agrees to:
Keep all such information strictly confidential and not disclose it to anyone outside the Organization without written consent.
Use the information only for the purpose of carrying out assigned responsibilities within the engagement.
Refrain from copying, sharing, or storing confidential materials on personal devices beyond the scope of assigned work.
Immediately report any breach or suspected breach of confidentiality to the Organization’s leadership.
This obligation continues even after the Volunteer’s role with the Organization ends.
The Volunteer commits to conduct themselves with integrity, respect, and professionalism at all times.
They agree not to engage in any form of discrimination, harassment, or unethical behavior that may harm the reputation or safety of the Organization, its staff, or its beneficiaries.
The Volunteer understands that they represent [Organization Name] publicly in all communications and will act in alignment with the mission and values of the Organization.
While this is a volunteer role, the Organization provides:
A monthly internet/data stipend (amount: [Insert amount, e.g., $25]) to support remote participation.
Access to professional training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
Eligibility for a certificate of completion and a recommendation letter after successful participation.
Either party may end this Agreement at any time by providing at least seven (7) days’ written notice.
Grounds for early termination by the Organization include:
Breach of confidentiality
Misrepresentation or misconduct
Repeated failure to communicate or perform assigned tasks
In all cases, the Organization will aim to resolve issues through open dialogue before termination.
By signing this Agreement, the Volunteer acknowledges that they understand and accept the expectations, responsibilities, and confidentiality requirements of the Volunteer Fundraising Engagement with [Organization Name].
The Volunteer also confirms that they are participating willingly and that this Agreement does not constitute an employment contract.
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