Volunteer Rights
Work in a healthy and safe environment.
Be interviewed and engaged in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation.
Be adequately covered by insurance.
Be given accurate and truthful information about the organisation where working.
Be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.
Be given a copy of the organisations volunteer policy and any other policy that affects the work.
Not to fill a position previously held by a paid worker.
Not to do the work of paid staff during industrial disputes.
Have a job description and agreed working hours.
Have access to a grievance procedure.
Be provided with orientation to the organisation.
Be provided with sufficient training to do your job.
Organization Check
The organisation is a not for profit.
The purpose of the organisation matches volunteer's own values and beliefs.
The organisation carries volunteer insurance.
Volunteer's role is clear and specific.
The organisation can provide written information about purpose and activities of the volunteer.
Volunteer is satisfied that the funds of the organisation are expended in accordance with its mission.

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