VOLUNTEER CONTRACT

This contract is intended to indicate the seriousness with which we treat our volunteers. The intent of the contract is to assure volunteer tutors both of Literacy Kansas City’s deep appreciation of their services and to indicate our commitment to do the very best we can to make their volunteer experience with Literacy Kansas City a productive and rewarding one.

LITERACY KANSAS CITY
We, Literacy Kansas City, agree to accept the services of _______________   (volunteer) beginning _______________, and we commit to the following:
1. To provide adequate information, training and assistance for the volunteer to be able to meet the responsibilities of his or her position.
2. To ensure diligent supervision of the volunteer and to provide feedback on performance.
3. To respect the skills, dignity and individual needs of the volunteer and to do our best to adjust to these individual requirements.
4. To be receptive to any comments from the volunteer regarding ways in which we might mutually better accomplish our respective tasks.
5. To recognize the volunteer as an essential partner with agency and staff, jointly responsible for the achievement of Literacy Kansas City’s mission.

VOLUNTEER
I,  ________________________ , agree to serve as a volunteer tutor and commit to the following:
1. To perform my volunteer duties to the best of my ability.
2. To adhere to policies and procedures as outlined in the Tutor Handbook, including record keeping requirements and confidentiality of organization and client information.
3. To meet time and duty commitments or provide adequate notice so that alternate arrangements can be made.
4. To fulfill my yearly Tutor Certification and Re-Certification requirements.

In addition, I give permission for Literacy Kansas City to release my performance data including contact information and service hours to secure contract reimbursements or to comply with grant requirements.

AGREED TO:

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 Volunteer                                           Staff Representative

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