Signing It Away

Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Intern/Volunteer Agreement

This agreement is intended to indicate the seriousness with which we treat our interns and volunteers. The intent of this agreement is to assure you of our deep appreciation of your internship or volunteer participation and to indicate our commitment to do the very best we can to make your experience her a productive and rewarding one.

Berrett-Koehler Publishers agree to the following conditions:

1. To provide an environment where new knowledge, skill development, and learning opportunities are conducive to achieving the intern/volunteer's objectives and desires.
2. To ensure supervision, and to provide feedback on performance.
3. To be receptive to any comments from the intern/volunteer regarding ways in which we might mutually better accomplish our respective goals.
4. To treat the intern/volunteer as an equal partner, jointly responsible for completion of Berrett-Koehler's mission.
5. Upon request, Berrett-Koehler agrees to provide a letter of reference.

Intern/Volunteer

1. To complete my assignments to the best of my ability.
2. To adhere to Berrett-Koehler's office rules and procedures, including record-keeping requirements and confidentiality issues.
3. To meet time and duty commitments, or to provide adequate notice so that alternate arrangement can be made.