Volunteer Responsibilities
As in all things, there are responsibilities and rights
of those participating. These are usually in place to protect not only
yourself, but the general community.
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Be reliable, always follow through on any matter
you volunteer for.
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Know that you are accountable for whatever you take
on, sometime this is with others, sometimes alone.
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Remember in these roles, we are often privy to confidential
material, which we are expected to respect.
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Always feel confident you can ask for help when you
need it.
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Be committed to the organisation you are a volunteer
member of.
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Work as a team member with all within the organisation.
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Volunteer Rights
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To be given proper orientation and training.
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To be supported and if necessary supervised when
volunteering.
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To work within a safe and healthy environment.
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To choose from as wide a variety of experiences as
the organization can offer.
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To be given accurate information regarding the organisation
you are volunteering for.
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To be shown/given a volunteer policy, on commencement.
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To say no, if you suspect you are being exploited.
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To be informed/consulted on matters that directly
involve you and the work you do in a volunteer capacity.
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To be covered by insurance, while in a volunteering
capacity.
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To have access to the proper grievance procedure.
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Types of volunteering available at LANCEFIELD
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE.
Newsletter
Working with Co-ordinator in correlating the activities taking place
at the house. Typing up class descriptions.
Fundraising
Assisting the subcommittee in fundraising activities for the house.
Correspondence
Adding to current incoming mail list on the computer. Typing up any
outgoing mail, ready for post.
Typing
Under the direction of the co-ordinator, typing such as policies
or procedures as required.
Gardening
To work with the subcommittee in beautifying the L.N.H garden, who
usually meet once a month for any upgrades to the garden.
Teaching
If you have skills that can be shared with others in a class type
activity, please speak with Vivien regarding this.
Subcommittees
If you are interested in volunteering, but do not know what you want
to do, maybe you could join one of the various subcommittees we have
at the house.
Other Volunteer positions available
Gardeners— small garden requires people to do weeding, mowing or landscape design
Farmers Market — positions include, manning information table, helping to set up, end of market , committee membership, marketing and research assistants.
Op Shop—retail work, stock management, deliveries.
Neighbourhood House— admin work, filing, hospitality.
Call Vivien on 5429 1214 for position descriptions
