VOLUNTEER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a volunteer you have the right to:
• be interviewed and employed as a volunteer in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
• information about the organisation for which you are volunteering
• a clearly written job description
• know to whom you are accountable
• be recognised as a valued team member
• be supported and supervised in your role
• a healthy and safe working environment
• be protected by appropriate insurance (refer to insurance info sheet)
• say no if you feel you are being exploited
• be reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses
• be advised of the organisation’s travel reimbursement policy
• be informed and consulted on matters which directly or indirectly affect you and your work
• be made aware of the grievance procedure within the organisation
• orientation and training to do your volunteer work
• information about the organisation’s policies and procedures that affect your work
• have your confidential and personal information dealt with in accordance with the Privacy Act

As a volunteer you need to:
• be reliable
• respect confidentiality
• carry out the specified tasks defined in the job description
• be accountable
• be committed to the organisation
• undertake training as requested
• ask for support when you need it
• give notice before you leave the organisation
• value and support other team members
• carry out the work you have agreed to do responsibly and ethically
• notify the organisation as soon as possible of absences
• adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures