The Volunteer Workbook
"Governance with Integrity. Leadership through Service."
Your guide to volunteering at Eli Abby — complete your onboarding checklist, access all volunteer forms, and review the Code of Conduct that shapes our Village of Innovation.
Onboarding Checklist
Complete each step to become an active Eli Abby volunteer. Your progress is saved on this device.
Submit Volunteer Application
RequiredTell us how you'd like to contribute to Eli Abby.
Sign Volunteer Agreement
RequiredReview and sign your volunteer terms & agreement.
Complete Media Release
RequiredPhoto & video consent for volunteers and community.
Log Your First Hours
Track and submit your volunteer service hours.
Our Core Values
Every volunteer decision should reflect these shared commitments.
Integrity
We choose honesty, transparency, and accountability in every action.
Respect
Every individual is treated with dignity regardless of background or artistic ability.
Compassion
We lead with kindness while maintaining excellence.
Community & Service
We believe creativity should strengthen neighborhoods and families.
Commitment
We honor our responsibilities and complete what we begin.
Diligence
We pursue excellence through discipline, preparation, and continual improvement.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
All representatives of Eli Abby shall uphold these ethical standards.
Act professionally and model servant leadership in all interactions.
Protect student privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Respect intellectual property and creative work of students and peers.
Avoid discrimination and actively promote inclusion.
Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence decision-making.
Exercise responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Represent Eli Abby positively within the community.
Support a culture of accountability and mutual respect.
"These bylaws are more than rules. They represent the shared commitment of every leader, volunteer, instructor, mentor, and Board Member to build a lasting Village of Innovation where creativity is developed with integrity, leadership is cultivated through service, and communities are transformed through the arts."
Volunteer Forms
All volunteer-related forms in one place.
Governance & Accountability
Eli Abby aims to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act. Volunteers are expected to act in the best interest of the organization, support its mission, and steward its resources responsibly.
• Protect the mission before personal interests.
• Maintain financial accountability.
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance.
• Support long-term sustainability.