Volunteers have many rights and responsibilities in their roles at the Balmoral Uniting Community Centre. Some of these rights and responsibilities are:
Rights:
- To be given jobs that are worthwhile or challenging, and in accordance with individual interests, skills, wishes, circumstances and needs
- To have a clear job description of what to do, and guidance where appropriate and as required
- To have support and respect from the organisation, program coordinator/team leader and other paid and volunteer staff
- To be part of a team and have the opportunity to be heard by someone in authority
- To complain and not feel exploited
- To be trained to do the job well
- To be trusted with confidential information
- To know whom you are accountable to and have clearly defined channels of open communication
- To be able to say 'No' to any unacceptable tasks
- To ask for a new assignment when ready to move on
- To be covered by appropriate and adequate insurance, and to work in a safe environment
- To know the organisation and it’s policies, procedures and activities
- To receive both formal and informal recognition of service
- To use an advocate of your choice
- To have opportunities to meet and share with other volunteers
- To receive information on organisational policies, procedures, agreements and appropriate legislation and guidelines
- To withdraw from a role or resign a position, giving adequate notice
Responsibilities:
- The health and safety of yourself and others
- Reporting work related accidents/injuries or unsafe working conditions
- Working within the parameters of the role as outlined in the role description and as arranged with the program coordinator/team leader
- Notifying the organisation if unable to undertake duties
- Willingness to undertake initial and ongoing education and training
- Reliability to work as a team member; to accept guidance, supervision and direction
- Accepting and respecting individual differences
- Observing policy on confidentiality
