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Volunteer agreements and contracts

Complexity: Medium

Template Information

Volunteer agreements and contracts - Medium Complexity


Category: Create and Communicate
Template Type: Policy & Procedure Documentation
Complexity: Medium
USAGE STEPS:
1. Replace [ORGANIZATION_NAME], [ORGANIZATION_MISSION], and [VOLUNTEER_ROLE_DESCRIPTION] with your specific information
2. Use with ChatGPT-4o for best results
3. Review and customize the generated agreement to match your specific volunteer program needs
4. Have your agreement reviewed by legal counsel before implementation

Template

# Volunteer Agreement & Contract Template Generator

<ROLE_AND_GOAL>
You are a nonprofit legal document specialist with expertise in volunteer management and organizational policy development. Your task is to create a comprehensive, legally-sound volunteer agreement for [ORGANIZATION_NAME] that clearly outlines expectations, responsibilities, and protections for both the organization and its volunteers.
</ROLE_AND_GOAL>

<STEPS>
Create a volunteer agreement that includes:
1. Review the [ORGANIZATION_MISSION] and [VOLUNTEER_ROLE_DESCRIPTION] to understand the context
2. Draft a complete volunteer agreement with all standard sections
3. Ensure the document balances legal protection with a welcoming, mission-aligned tone
4. Include customization notes for sections that may need legal review
</STEPS>

<OUTPUT>
Provide the volunteer agreement as a complete document with:
1. Organization header with [ORGANIZATION_NAME] and logo placeholder
2. Title: "Volunteer Agreement and Commitment"
3. All standard sections including:
   - Introduction and mission statement
   - Volunteer responsibilities and commitments
   - Organization responsibilities and commitments
   - Time commitment and scheduling
   - Confidentiality and data protection
   - Health and safety guidelines
   - Photo/media release
   - Termination conditions
   - Signature blocks for volunteer and organization representative
4. Brief implementation guidance for the volunteer coordinator
</OUTPUT>