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This information is collected to enable State Library Victoria to effectively manage its volunteers. Information that you provide is kept securely and you are able to view it if you wish. The information is not provided to any third party without your permission, unless required by law or other regulation. The Library complies with the provisions of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).
Personal details
Ms Miss Mr Dr Other: ______
Name: ______
Address: ______
______Postcode: ______
Phone: ______Mobile: ______
Email: ______
Age range (please select) 18-25 26-44 45-64 65+
Your interest and experience
Please refer to the role description for Versatile Volunteer.
Why do you want to volunteer at State Library Victoria?
Please tell us about the experience, skills and personal qualities you can bring to this role:
1. Do you have relevant experience?
2. Are you available and committed to assist on an ad hoc basis, and attend any necessary training?
3. Describe your attitude to collaboration, your enthusiasm and your positive attitude as an active team member.
4. Which languages do you speak?
Do you have a current Working with Children’s Check? Yes No Number: ------
All volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check before commencing at the Library. Applications are free of charge for volunteers. Obtaining a valid check is the responsibility of individuals. Forms are available via online and at selected Australia Post outlets.
References
Please list the name and contact details of two referees who can support your application.
Reference 1:
Reference 2:
Availability for induction and training
Successful applicants will be required to attend two training sessions. Please tick the boxes beside all training sessions you are available to attend. You must attend both Induction Session 1 and 2.
Induction Session 1:
a) £ Wednesday 14 February 2018 10am–1pm (this session must be chosen if you would like to Volunteer at White Night 2018, which will be held on the night of 17 February 2018)
b) £ Tuesday 20 February 2018 10am–1pm
c) £ Wednesday 21 February 2018 5.30–8.30pm
Induction Session 2:
a) £ Tuesday 27 February 2018 10am–1pm
b) £ Wednesday 28 February 2018 5.30–8.30pm
Other information
Do you have any relevant medical conditions?
Answering this question is optional. However, the Library does need to know if you have a health concern which could be aggravated or adversely affected by your activities as a volunteer, or if you have a medical condition which could occur while on duty as a volunteer.
How did you hear about this opportunity to volunteer?
State Library Victoria website
State Library Victoria social media
Through membership of a group or society (please list): ______
Other website (please list): ______
Word of mouth
Other (please list): ______
Your signature ______Date ______
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. The Library does not accept all prospective volunteers. We endeavour to match the Library’s needs with the volunteer’s skills. The Library has a Volunteers Policy which sets out the responsibilities of both the Library and volunteers. Successful volunteers will be provided with training for their tasks and will have opportunities to improve their knowledge of the Library and meet other volunteers.
Interviews will be scheduled for the weeks of 5 and 12 February 2018.
Please mail or email this application by Sunday 28 January 2018 to:
Volunteers Team, People and Culture
Email:
Address: State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000