Members of the Association for Healthcare
Volunteer Resource Professionals of the American Hospital Association recognize the importance of providing support services for patients and volunteer opportunities for the community to participate effectively in health care delivery. Members are committed to administering volunteer programs that embrace the following values.
- The Director of Volunteer Services demonstrates a personal commitment to volunteerism and is a dedicated advocate for it.
- The Director of Volunteer Services ensures that the volunteer program reflects the institution's mission.
- The Director of Volunteer Services is proficient in human resource management, including a clear understanding of legal parameters and respect for individual competencies.
- The Director of Volunteer Services protects the confidentiality of patients, volunteers, and staff.
- The Director of Volunteer Services respects the importance of advocating for patient and volunteer rights.
- The Director of Volunteer Services adheres to standards of practice which reflect credit upon the profession.
- The Director of Volunteer Services pursues knowledge in order to attain professional excellence.
- The Director of Volunteer Services shares the ideas and communicates knowledge in order to advance the field of volunteer management.
- The Director of Volunteer Services maintains high standards of personal integrity at all times.
- The Director of Volunteer Services participates, actively supports, and assumes leadership roles in professional organizations in volunteer management.
