Volunteering

Volunteers are uncompensated individuals who perform services directly related to the business of the organization, to support the activities of the organization, or to gain experience in specific endeavors. Volunteers are not employees of Furry Weekend Atlanta, Inc.

Furry Weekend Atlanta has two main classifications of volunteers:

To qualify as a volunteer, an individual must be willing to provide services according to the procedures in the Volunteer Policy.

A role defines the framework of responsibilities, expectations, and authority for a dedicated volunteer position within the organization. Each role establishes:

• Core responsibilities and duties - What tasks and functions you're expected to perform

• Time commitment requirements - Minimum availability, meeting attendance, or event participation expected

• Authority and decision-making scope - What decisions you can make independently and what requires approval

• Reporting relationships - Who you report to and who (if anyone) reports to you

• Required qualifications - Skills, experience, training, or certifications needed

• Performance standards - How success in the role is measured

An assignment combines a specific role with a designated area of operations or scope of responsibility. While a role defines what you do, an assignment defines where and with whom you do it. For example, a "Lead" role might be assigned to "Registration Operations" or "Vendor Relations" creating distinct assignments with the same foundational responsibilities but different operational focus areas.