Volunteer NDA & Agreement
1. Confidentiality of Beneficiary Data
Volunteers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information about beneficiaries, including their names, personal circumstances, medical information, and progress. This obligation continues after the volunteer relationship ends. Breach of beneficiary confidentiality is a serious violation and may result in immediate termination and legal action.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Any materials, content, tools, or processes created during or for your volunteer work at Second Chance SA remain the intellectual property of Second Chance SA NPC. This includes training materials, databases, case management tools, and programme content.
3. Code of Conduct
All volunteers are expected to: treat beneficiaries and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times; refrain from any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse; maintain professional boundaries; report any safeguarding concerns immediately; dress and behave appropriately for the context of their role; and uphold the values and mission of Second Chance SA.
4. Non-Disclosure of Internal Operations
Volunteers may not disclose internal operational information, financial data, strategic plans, donor details, or any other confidential organisational information to any third party without prior written consent from the Board of Directors of Second Chance SA.
5. Data Protection (POPIA Compliance)
Second Chance SA processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013. Your personal data collected through this application will be used solely for volunteer vetting, placement, and communication purposes. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@secondchancesa.org.
6. Acknowledgement
By checking the agreement box, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Volunteer NDA & Agreement, and that all information provided in your application is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
This agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Second Chance SA NPC, NPO 319-449, NPC 2025/324720/08.
Mentorship Programme Volunteer
Complete this role-specific application. You may also apply via the General Form if you are unsure which programme suits you.