VOLUNTEER WELCOME PACK

Thank you for volunteering with Creative Recycling Centre!

Please carefully read all these documents and sign below to indicate that you haveread and understood the following:

□The purpose and values of the organisation

□Definitions and principles of volunteering

□Volunteers’ rights and responsibilities

□Volunteer Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understood these documents.

Name: ______

Signature:______Date: ______

Please be aware that you will not be able to start volunteering at Creative Recycling Centre if you have not returned this form completed and signed to , drop it off to our offices at Shop2/25 Tank Street, Gladstone or post it to: PO Box 7294, Kin Kora, QLD 4680.

If you have any questions, please email or call 0472 537 879.

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WELCOME TO THE CREATIVE RECYCLING CENTRE!

The ‘Creative Recycling Centre’ is an environmentally focussed, not-for-profit incorporated community group based in the Gladstone region.

The CRC is overseen by a Management Committee made up of a group of passionate individuals contributing a diverse range of skills and knowledge, across the fields of environment, business, art, accounting and education. All members have a passion for working with and for the community and have worked in community service roles or held volunteer positions in numerous community groups and clubs. The Management Committee is assisted by an equally passionate group of volunteers who support the group with the day to day running of the CRC and project work. The CRC is currently partnering with other likeminded organisations to support each other’s mission and vision.

VOLUNTEERING WITH THE CREATIVE RECYCLING CENTRE

As a non-or-profit organisation CRC relies heavily on the great work of a group of dedicated volunteers. There are number of volunteer positions that need to be filled with new opportunities arising regularly. The CRC also runs events and craft days throughout the year and is always looking for helpers.

PRINCIPLES OF VOLUNTEERING

Why volunteer?

In today’s contemporary society, there are competing demands on our busy lives and it can be incredibly challenging to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. Volunteering can help you find friends through greater networks, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even change or advance your career. Additionally, volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health, so it’s well worth exploring your local community for how you can get involved.

Formal volunteering

Formal volunteering is an activity which takes place through not for profit organisations or projects and is undertaken:

  • to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer;
  • of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion;
  • for no financial payment; and
  • in designated volunteer positions only

Principles of Volunteering

  • Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer;
  • Volunteer work is unpaid;
  • Volunteering is always a matter of choice;
  • Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances;
  • Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community;
  • Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs;
  • Volunteering is an activity performed in the not for profit sector only;
  • Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work;
  • Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers;
  • Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others; and
  • Volunteering promotes human rights and equality

VOLUNTEERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a‘Creative Recycling Centre’volunteer you have the right to:

  • receive information about the organisation for which you are volunteering
  • be interviewed and engaged as a volunteer in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
  • a clearly written role 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
  • have access to the equipment and tools required to work effectively
  • say no if you feel you are being exploited
  • be reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses
  • be informed and consulted on matters which directly or indirectly affect you and your work
  • 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 1988 (Cth)

As a Creative Recycling Centrevolunteer you need to:

  • be reliable
  • respect confidentiality
  • carry out the specified tasks defined in the role 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

VOLUNTEER CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Confidential Information shall mean for the purpose of this agreement:

  • All information acquired or developed by the volunteer in the course of his/her engagement
  • All information designated as confidential by ‘Creative Recycling Centre Inc’

Respecting the privacy of our clients, donors, members, staff, volunteers, partners and of ‘Creative Recycling Centre’ itself is a basic value of the Creative Recycling Centre. Personal and financial information is confidential and should not be disclosed or discussed with anyone without permission or authorisation from the Coordinator.

Care shall also be taken to ensure that unauthorised individuals do not overhear any discussion of confidential information and that documents containing confidential information are not left in the open or inadvertently shared.

Employees, volunteers and management committee members of the Creative Recycling Centre may be exposed to information which is confidential and/or privileged and proprietary in nature. It is the policy of CRCthat such information must be kept confidential both during and after volunteer service. Volunteers are expected to return materials containing privileged or confidential information at the time of expiration of service.

I ______acknowledge and agree that any information disclosed to me by clients, staff, management committee members, funding bodies or volunteers of the Creative Recycling CentreInc will be respected and remain confidential at all times.

Signature: ______

Full Name:______Date: ______

PERSONAL ACCIDENT – VOLUNTEER WORKERS INSURANCE

The CRC has personal accident (Volunteer Workers) insurance for volunteers who work for the CRC in an official capacity e.g. committee members, fundraising, organising activities or assisting at events as well as direct travel to and from these activities, including committee meetings. The policy provides volunteers with financial compensation should they sustain personal injury whilst working in a volunteer capacity for the CRC.

The compensation takes the form of:

  • One off death or disability payment; or
  • Payment to assist forthe loss of wages or salary whilst the volunteer is unable to work at their normal job; or
  • If volunteer does not earn a normal income they may instead claim either of the following if under the requirement of a medical practitioner:
  • Home Help – help with domestic duties and/or childminding; or
  • Student Tutorial – to employ a tutor is student prevented from attending classes.
  • Reimbursement of non-Medicare medical expenses incurred as a result of personal injury.

For further information on the CRC’s insurance cover please call 0472 537 879.

Expression of interest

Full Name:
Age (optional): / Phone: / Mobile:
Current address:
City: / State: / Post Code:
Email:

Areas you would like to volunteer(circle all that apply)

Events coordination / Media and communication tasks
Event volunteer / General administrative tasks
Fundraising and/or grant applications / Drop-in creative days (Fridays)
Project management (a list of current projects is available from the Management Committee)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Please share with us any qualifications, certificates, skills or experience you have that may be relevant to the work of the CRC e.g. training certificates or formal qualifications, first aid certificates, trade skills etc.

extra information(PLEASE CIRCLE)

Do you hold a current Blue Card: YES - NO / Do you have a driver’s license: YES - NO

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