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	Thanks for volunteering for Freegle. Freegle is run nationally and in local ~~Communities~~ by volunteers. Here's what ~~nationally and locally~~ we aim to do and how we all ~~can~~ work to make Freegle good for us and members.		Thanks for volunteering for Freegle. Freegle is run nationally, and in local communities, by volunteers. Here's what we aim to do, nationally and locally, and how we can all work together to make Freegle good for us and for members.

	=== Freegle nationally is committed to: ===		==Freegle nationally is committed to:==
	*Providing the IT infrastructure to list and host local ~~Communities~~.		* Providing the IT infrastructure to list and host local communities.
	*~~Providing support for~~ all aspects of running a ~~Community by using~~ email ~~communications~~, national discussion forums and the Freegle wiki.		* Supporting all aspects of running a community, through email, national discussion forums and the Freegle wiki.
	*Representing Freegle nationally and promoting freegling to national bodies and agencies.		* Representing Freegle nationally and promoting freegling to national bodies and agencies.
	*Running national social media and other publicity, and encouraging local freegling ~~by provision of Modtools~~ promotional facilities.		* Running national social media and other publicity, and encouraging local freegling through ModTools promotional facilities.
	*Providing policies, guidance and insurance for local events to help ~~ensure the safe running of Communities~~.		* Providing policies, guidance and insurance for local events, to help communities run safely.
	*Supporting all volunteers regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, disability, religion, political belief, ethnic origin, marital status or nationality.		* Supporting all volunteers regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, disability, religion, political belief, ethnic origin, marital status or nationality.
	*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed.		* Being open about how Freegle works, and keeping everyone well informed.
	*Ensuring ~~that~~ Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making.		* Ensuring Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision-making.
	*Encouraging volunteers to ~~join as an~~ official ~~Member~~ of ~~the~~ Freegle.		* Encouraging volunteers to become official Members of Freegle.
	*Supplying references for volunteers.		* Supplying references for volunteers.

	=== Local volunteers agree to run their ~~Community~~ by: ===		==Local volunteers agree to run their community by:==
	*Following mandatory Freegle rules and aligning with best practice.		* Following mandatory Freegle rules and aligning with best practice.
	*Moderating their ~~Community~~ using ~~Modtools~~, working with fellow volunteers to ~~ensure that their Community is~~ moderated at least daily, 7 days a week.		* Moderating their community using ModTools, working with fellow volunteers to keep it moderated at least daily, seven days a week.
	*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way.		* Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way.
	*Keeping in touch nationally, joining and engaging on Discourse.		* Keeping in touch nationally, joining in and engaging on Discourse.
	*Not taking advantage of their position when personally freegling.		* Not taking advantage of their position when personally freegling.

			And it would also be great if local teams:
			* Know the area their Freegle community serves, and take an interest in local and national environmental causes.
			* Publicise their community to build membership - e.g. social media, press releases, stalls, events.
			* Work with local councils or other relevant local bodies, businesses and charities, to increase freegling in the community.
			* Keep in touch with neighbouring volunteer teams.

	~~and it would also be great if local teams:~~
	*Know the area that is served by their Freegle Community and have an interest in local and national environmental causes.
	*Publicise their Community to build membership, eg do social media, press releases, run stalls, run events.
	*Work with local councils or other relevant local bodies, businesses, charities etc to increase freegling in the community.
	*Keep in touch with neighbouring volunteer teams.


	'''Links:'''		'''Links:'''
	*[[Freegle Aims]]		* [[Freegle Aims]]
	*[[Best Practice]]		* [[Best Practice]]
	*[[Freegle Affiliation Policy]]		* [[Freegle Affiliation Policy]]
	*[[Community Affiliation Requirements Policy]]		* [[Community Affiliation Requirements Policy]]
	*[[National Volunteers Procedure]]		* [[National Volunteers Procedure]]
	*[[Freegle Equality and Diversity Policy]]		* [[Freegle Equality and Diversity Policy]]
	*[[Freegle Health and Safety Policy]]		* [[Freegle Health and Safety Policy]]
	*[[Safe Home Working]]		* [[Safe Home Working]]
	*[[Can I make use of freegle]]		* [[Can I make use of freegle]]
	*http://freegle.in//joinfreegleltd		* http://freegle.in//joinfreegleltd
	*[[Insurance]]		* [[Insurance]]
	*[[Document Approval Policy]]		* [[Document Approval Policy]]

	This document was originally called Freegle Volunteer Agreement, and was adopted by the Board in August 2016. After a review in February 2022 on Development Group, the Board agreed to adopt this version and title.		This document was originally called the Freegle Volunteer Agreement, and was adopted by the Board in August 2016. After a review in February 2022 on Development Group, the Board agreed to adopt this version and title.

	An annual pop up is presented on ~~Modtools~~, reminding volunteers of these aims. This started in 2022. A brief discussion about this came up on Discourse in April 2026 ~~- [~~[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/annual-message-to-volunteers/9550]]		An annual pop-up is presented on ModTools, reminding volunteers of these aims. This started in 2022. A brief discussion about this came up on Discourse in April 2026: [https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/annual-message-to-volunteers/9550 discourse thread].

	[[~~category~~:~~The Basics~~]]		[[Category:Getting Started]]

Jacky at 16:55, 2 June 2026

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	*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed.		*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed.
	*Ensuring that Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making.		*Ensuring that Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making.
	*Encouraging volunteers to join as an official Member of the Freegle ~~Ltd~~.		*Encouraging volunteers to join as an official Member of the Freegle.
	*Supplying references for volunteers.		*Supplying references for volunteers.

Jacky: /* Local volunteers agree to run their Community by: */

2026-05-21T10:05:06Z

Local volunteers agree to run their Community by:

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	*Following mandatory Freegle rules and aligning with best practice.		*Following mandatory Freegle rules and aligning with best practice.
	*Moderating their Community using Modtools, working with fellow volunteers to ensure that their Community is moderated at least daily, 7 days a week.		*Moderating their Community using Modtools, working with fellow volunteers to ensure that their Community is moderated at least daily, 7 days a week.
	*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way		*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way.
	*Keeping in touch nationally, joining and engaging on Discourse.		*Keeping in touch nationally, joining and engaging on Discourse.
	*Not taking advantage of their position when personally freegling.		*Not taking advantage of their position when personally freegling.

Jacky: /* Local volunteers agree to run their Community by: */

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Local volunteers agree to run their Community by:

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	=== Local volunteers agree to run their Community by: ===		=== Local volunteers agree to run their Community by: ===
	*Following mandatory Freegle rules and ~~considering~~ best practice.		*Following mandatory Freegle rules and aligning with best practice.
	*Moderating their Community using Modtools, working with fellow volunteers to ensure that their Community is moderated at least daily, 7 days a week.		*Moderating their Community using Modtools, working with fellow volunteers to ensure that their Community is moderated at least daily, 7 days a week.
	*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way		*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way

Jacky at 17:03, 6 April 2026

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	This document was originally called Freegle Volunteer Agreement, and was adopted by the Board in August 2016. After a review in February 2022 on Development Group, the Board agreed to adopt this version and title.		This document was originally called Freegle Volunteer Agreement, and was adopted by the Board in August 2016. After a review in February 2022 on Development Group, the Board agreed to adopt this version and title.

			An annual pop up is presented on Modtools, reminding volunteers of these aims. This started in 2022. A brief discussion about this came up on Discourse in April 2026 - [[https://discourse.ilovefreegle.org/t/annual-message-to-volunteers/9550]]

	[[category:The Basics]]		[[category:The Basics]]

Jacky: /* Freegle nationally is committed to: */

2025-09-19T14:01:08Z

Freegle nationally is committed to:

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	*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed.		*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed.
	*Ensuring that Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making.		*Ensuring that Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making.
	*Encouraging volunteers to join as an official Member of the Freegle Ltd ~~Industrial and Provident Society~~.		*Encouraging volunteers to join as an official Member of the Freegle Ltd.
	*Supplying references for volunteers.		*Supplying references for volunteers.

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2024-11-14T18:10:27Z

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Jacky at 10:32, 1 March 2022

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	Thanks for ~~agreeing to volunteer~~ for Freegle. Freegle is run nationally and in local Communities ~~entirely~~ by volunteers.		Thanks for volunteering for Freegle. Freegle is run nationally and in local Communities by volunteers. Here's what nationally and locally we aim to do and how we all can work to make Freegle good for us and members.
	Here's what nationally we aim to do and ~~locally~~ how we can work to make Freegle good for us and members.

	~~'''~~Freegle nationally is committed to:~~'''~~		=== Freegle nationally is committed to: ===
	*Providing the IT infrastructure to list and host local Communities		*Providing the IT infrastructure to list and host local Communities.
	*Providing support for all aspects of running a Community by email, in national ~~Communities~~ and the wiki		*Providing support for all aspects of running a Community by using email communications, national discussion forums and the Freegle wiki.
	*Representing Freegle nationally and promoting freegling to national bodies and agencies		*Representing Freegle nationally and promoting freegling to national bodies and agencies.
	*Running national social media and other publicity, and encouraging local freegling by provision of ~~technical and~~ promotional facilities		*Running national social media and other publicity, and encouraging local freegling by provision of Modtools promotional facilities.
	*Providing policies, guidance and insurance to help ensure the safe running of Communities		*Providing policies, guidance and insurance for local events to help ensure the safe running of Communities.
	*Supporting all volunteers regardless of age, ~~background~~ or ~~social profile~~		*Supporting all volunteers regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, disability, religion, political belief, ethnic origin, marital status or nationality.
	*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed		*Being open about how Freegle works and keeping everyone well informed.
	*Ensuring that Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making		*Ensuring that Freegle is run collaboratively, with all volunteers able to take part in decision making.
	*Encouraging volunteers to join as an official Member of the Freegle Ltd Industrial and Provident Society		*Encouraging volunteers to join as an official Member of the Freegle Ltd Industrial and Provident Society.
			*Supplying references for volunteers.

	~~'''~~Local volunteers agree to run their Community by:~~'''~~		=== Local volunteers agree to run their Community by: ===
	*~~Implementing~~ Freegle rules and best practice		*Following mandatory Freegle rules and considering best practice.
	*~~Having current computer and internet access~~, ~~understanding and skills~~		*Moderating their Community using Modtools, working with fellow volunteers to ensure that their Community is moderated at least daily, 7 days a week.
	*Moderating their Community ~~messages and memberships~~ at least daily, ~~with moderating coverage~~ 7 days a week
	*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way		*Helping members with problems and information in a consistently positive way
	*Keeping in touch and ~~communicating with Freegle nationally~~		*Keeping in touch nationally, joining and engaging on Discourse.
			*Not taking advantage of their position when personally freegling.

	and it would also be great if local teams:		and it would also be great if local teams:
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	*Work with local councils or other relevant local bodies, businesses, charities etc to increase freegling in the community.		*Work with local councils or other relevant local bodies, businesses, charities etc to increase freegling in the community.
	*Keep in touch with neighbouring volunteer teams.		*Keep in touch with neighbouring volunteer teams.


	'''Links:'''		'''Links:'''
	*[[Freegle Aims]]		*[[Freegle Aims]]
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	*[[National Volunteers Procedure]]		*[[National Volunteers Procedure]]
	*[[Freegle Equality and Diversity Policy]]		*[[Freegle Equality and Diversity Policy]]
			*[[Freegle Health and Safety Policy]]
	*[[Safe Home Working]]		*[[Safe Home Working]]
			*[[Can I make use of freegle]]
	*http://freegle.in//joinfreegleltd		*http://freegle.in//joinfreegleltd
			*[[Insurance]]
	*[[Document Approval Policy]]		*[[Document Approval Policy]]

	This document was ~~discussed on Development Group~~ and adopted by the Board, August 2016.		This document was originally called Freegle Volunteer Agreement, and was adopted by the Board in August 2016. After a review in February 2022 on Development Group, the Board agreed to adopt this version and title.

	[[category:The Basics]]		[[category:The Basics]]

Jacky: Jacky moved page Freegle Volunteer Agreement to Our Aims: Changed after Development reviewed document Feb 2022

2022-03-01T10:26:25Z

Jacky moved page Freegle Volunteer Agreement to Our Aims: Changed after Development reviewed document Feb 2022

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Jacky at 15:00, 19 December 2021

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	*[[National Volunteers Procedure]]		*[[National Volunteers Procedure]]
	*[[Freegle Equality and Diversity Policy]]		*[[Freegle Equality and Diversity Policy]]
			*[[Safe Home Working]]
	*http://freegle.in//joinfreegleltd		*http://freegle.in//joinfreegleltd
	*[[Document Approval Policy]]		*[[Document Approval Policy]]