We ask that our volunteers agree to: Always sign in to record your hours and task upon arrival at our studios for volunteer time. Tracking your time helps you--you can work towards a discounted membership!
- Be reliable and commit, where possible, to regular day/s and time of work so tasks can be planned accordingly;
- Keep Denver Open Media informed of changes of address and phone number;
- Be responsible to and consult with their supervisor;
- To ask for support when needed;
- Agree to do any job training necessary to carry out duties as stated in position description;
- Abide by any Denver Open Media policies regarding theirl work;
- Appreciate and respect the confidential nature of information that may be acquired during course of duties;
- Discuss any grievances or problems with their supervisor. If they remain unresolved speak to the Director of Operations;
- Not to spend money or order goods on behalf of the Denver Open Media without prior approval;
- Notify their supervisor or the Director of Operations if they are no longer able to work with DOM;
- Show enthusiasm, loyalty and belief in the work of the organization;
- Agree to work in a safe and healthy way and not jeopardize the health and safety of others;
- Inform DOM staff of any pre-existing medical conditions or special needs that we should be aware of that might affect the volunteer’s ability to undertake certain tasks;
- Report any injury immediately to their supervisor;
- Not smoke in any DOM building.
As with paid work, all voluntary work done for or on behalf of Denver Open Media belongs to DOM and can not be used or sold without the permission of DeProduction/Denver Open Media. All confidential records, documents and other papers, together with any copies of extracts thereof, made or acquired by the volunteer in the course of their work shall be the property of DeProduction/DOM and must be returned to DOM on finishing volunteering for DOM. Where appropriate, with permission of the supervisor, volunteers may take copies of their work with them when they leave.
General Expenses
Supervisors should advise their volunteers of their budget limitations and must approve any purchases before they are made. Volunteers will then be reimbursed for approved purchases out of supervisor’s budget. Receipts must be obtained and the supervisor is to fill out petty cash claim on volunteer’s behalf.
Travel Expenses
With prior approval by the relevant supervisor, all travel expenses incurred reasonably by a volunteer in the course of her/his duties shall be fully reimbursed by DeProduction/DOM upon presentation of appropriate documentation. Where a volunteer is required to use her or his own vehicle for DOM business, the volunteer is not guaranteed a repayment of mileage or gas.