15/06/2025
Definition
Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of society and the community, the environment or individuals outside one's immediate family. It is undertaken freely and by choice, without concern for financial gain.
Principles of Volunteering
Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer
Volunteer work is unpaid
Volunteering is always a matter of choice
Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community
Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs
Volunteering is an activity performed in the not-for-profit sector only
Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work
Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers
Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others.
Volunteering promotes human rights and equality.
