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You are invited to join our SIRS Volunteer Network and Become a Volunteer of Hope! It’s a chance to make a difference!

Why become a SIRS Volunteer of Hope?

You WILL make a difference!
You will have the opportunity and support to develop new skills.
You will be treated with respect and valued for your contribution.
You can try new things, new activities, and take the road less traveled.
You will meet new people and develop new friendships.
You can learn about yourself.
You will have the chance to express yourself and utilize your talents.
You will have the opportunity to learn about rewarding careers in social services.
You can test many career alternatives.
You can have the satisfaction of being needed by someone else.
You will find new experiences and added excitement in your life.
You will learn about prevalent community problems.
You will have the opportunity and support to meet and overcome challenges.
You can express your creativity, try new skills, and have fun.

Just so you know…..Volunteering at SIRS can be used as service hours!

Bill of Rights for Volunteers

The Right to be treated as a co-worker – not just free help.
The Right to a suitable assignment…with consideration for personal preference, life experience, education, and employment background.
The Right to know as much about the organization as possible.
The right to training for the job…thoughtfully prepared, planned, and presented.
The Right to Continuing Education on the job – as follow-up to initial training and information about new developments.
The Right to sound guidance and direction…by someone who is caring, experienced, well-informed, patient and thoughtful, and who will take the time to give guidance.
The Right to be heard and to have a part in the planning, to feel free to make suggestions, and to have respect shown for an honest opinion.
The Right to recognition in the form of expressions of appreciation and by being treated as a bona fide co-worker.

Code of Responsibility for Volunteers

Be Sure: Look into your heart and know that you really want to help other people.
Be Convinced: Don’t offer your services unless you believe in the value of what you are doing.
Be Loyal: Offer suggestions but don’t scorn current practices and procedures.
Accept the Rules: Don’t criticize what you don’t understand – there may be a good reason for the rule.
Speak Up: Ask about things you do not understand. Don’t coddle your doubts and frustration until they drive you away or turn you into a problem volunteer.
Be Willing to Learn: Training is essential to any job well done.
Keep on Learning: Know all you can about your job.
Welcome Supervision: You will do a better job and enjoy it more if you are doing what is expected of you.
Be Dependable: Your word is your bond. Do what you have agreed to do. Don’t make promises you cannot keep.
Be a Team Player: Find a place for yourself on the team. Everyone is important and everyone’s input is important.