Can he say/use such words to a volunteer?

Question

I'm a volunteer and i failed to do my task

What happened:

I was ask to do a task because the person in charge(Overseer 1)will be away for 3 weeks, and i had promise him to do his job(Overseer 1)

Today, i failed to accomplish the task.

Person in charge(Overseer 2) is not happy, and he call me on the phone over the matter, and i apologized to him.

What makes me sad is.. He(Overseer 2) called me 'Very Irrespondsible' and raise his voice a little. I feel sad and little bad of what i have done.

Answer 1

I think he was just disappointed that the task didn't get accomplished, and he was counting on you.

Answer 2

Do not put your foot in another man's shoes!

Anyway, if you tried, then there is no need to feel sad. You should be happy you learned something!

Answer 3

He can say that but since you are voluntering your services you can choose to quit if you feel abused by him

Answer 4

Remember that you are a volunteer.  If you don't like how they are treating you, you can "walk away".  You could volunteer for the same organization (in a different "department").  Or you could volunteer for a different organization.

Remember that you should try to meet all "commitments" that you make - - if at all possible.  But "stuff happens" sometimes.  If you tried your best - don't regret it too much.

Remember that, if it was an important project, then Overseer 2 should have been "managing" it and paying attention to how much progress you were (or were not) making on the project.

P.S.  If Overseer 2 does not treat his volunteers nicely - - they will all go away and he will have to do the work himself!

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Answer 5

He can talk to you like that.  If you can;t handle it stop volunteering.

Answer 6

Even though you are a volunteer and not a paid worker, you still need to do your best. If you commit to something, you must follow through.

Answer 7

well hes the head honcho he can say wateva he wants r u kinda like an intern??