Join the Volunteer Charter

The Volunteer Charter was created as a blueprint for building strong and successful partnerships between volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers. It is divided into two key segments—one for organisations and one for volunteers—helping to set clear expectations when a volunteer joins your team.

By using this charter, you lay a strong foundation for relationships with volunteers. Committing to its principles ensures a high-quality volunteering experience, fostering trust, clarity, and mutual respect.

The Volunteer Charter

The Volunteer Charter is designed as a two-way guide, clarifying what both sides can expect when a volunteer joins an organisation. By embracing the Volunteer Charter, you create a meaningful and impactful collaboration.

It’s not just about setting guidelines—it’s about fostering a culture of trust and shared purpose. When we all commit to the principles of the Charter, we enhance the volunteering experience, making it more rewarding for everyone involved.

A range of fact sheets and guides are available in each section to support your self-assessment and implementation.

Get Involved!

Let’s work together to make volunteering a truly inspiring journey!

To learn more about the Volunteer Charter, visit: https://www.volunteer.ie/thevolunteercharter/.

You can also join one of the free online discovery sessions run by Volunteer Ireland to explore how your organisation can become a signatory. Book your discovery session ticket here.