Volunteer Ethics

Live up to the responsibility of your volunteer role.
Be present and on time for every commitment you make.
Respect the confidential aspects of your assignment, and the dignity and privacy of the clients with whom you work.
Become involved, in a warm and natural manner, with the clients of this facility without becoming over involved.
Show empathy with the clients, not sympathy.
Be optimistic about life in general and the client's outlook in particular, without encouraging any unrealistic goals or attitudes.
Be honest and genuine at all times.
Be friendly.
Have fun.