The following list of standards for museum volunteers is to serve as a guideline for ethical volunteer behavior:

The volunteer…
·    Understands and supports the purpose, structure, and policies of the Birmingham Museum of Art and of the volunteer program.
·    Offers the use of his/her special skills or experience.
·    Conducts himself/herself in accordance with the standards of conduct and ethics of the Birmingham Museum of Art.
·    Completes any orientation, training course or on-the-job training that is required.
·    Endeavors to be flexible in accepting assignments, performs assigned responsibilities willingly and courteously to the best of his/her ability, and accepts the guidance of his/her manager or supervisor.
·    Complies with the scheduling and dress requirements of the Birmingham Museum of Art.
·    Obeys all security and safety rules of the Birmingham Museum of Art.
·    Respects the confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information.
·    Provides timely notification to the supervisor or manager of absences or termination.
·    Serves as a goodwill ambassador in the community on behalf of the Birmingham Museum of Art.