VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

This is the Official Volunteer Registration Form for the XVIII Australian Deaf Games,

beingheld in Albury and Wodonga from 20th - 27th January 2018

Personal Details

Title: Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Other: ______

First Name: ______Surname: ______

Address: ______Suburb: ______

State: ______POSTCODE: _ _ _ _ DOB: DD / MM / YY

Gender : Male Female

I am: Deaf HOH (Hard of Hearing) HEARING

Mobile / SMS: ______

Email: ______

Emergency Contact

First Name: ______Surname: ______

Mobile / SMS: ______Home/Work: ( _ _) ______

Relationship to Volunteer: ______

Skills / Qualifications

Auslan Skills: Nil Basic Intermediate Fluent

Driver’s Licence: Yes No Class: C LR MR(please circle)

Driver’s license number: ______

First Aid Certificate: Yes No Expiry: __ / __ / __

National Police Clearance Certificate: Yes No

AUSLAN INTERPRETER NATTI 2: Yes No

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Volunteer Role

Do you have previous volunteering experience? (ADG 2012 / 16, Deaflympics2005,etc.) Yes No

If Yes, please give details:______

Are you interested in: Games Volunteer Team Leader Both

Can you volunteer: Before Games During Games Both

Are you planning to play sports as well & as volunteering during the Games? Yes No

If Yes, please write down name of sport: ______

Which day/times are younot able to volunteer? ______

Which volunteer jobs would you prefer?Please tick on boxes(See last page for details)

Customer Information / Administration / Logistics & Operations / Transport
Video / Photographer / Venue Attendant /
Medal Ceremonies / Opening / Closing Events / IT/Computer
Games Hub Attendant / Volunteer Check In / Marketing & PR / Interpreter
Social Events / Errands Messenger / Food Delivery to Officials / Accreditation Distribution
Social Media Champion / Other:

As a Games Volunteer you will need to complete a MINIMUM of 3 SHIFTS during the games period

Please tick the boxes the days and times you can volunteer (please tick as many as you wish)

SHIFTS / Fri 19
Jan / Sat 20
Jan / Sun 21
Jan / Mon 22
Jan / Tues 23
Jan / Wed24
Jan / Thurs 25
Jan / Fri 26
Jan / Sat27
Jan / Sun28
Jan
Morning / / / / / / / / / /
Afternoon / / / / / / / / / /
Evening / / / / / / / / / /

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Volunteer Agreement
Volunteer Benefits & Requirements
All volunteers will receive the following:
  • Australia Deaf Games Volunteer T-Shirt, Hat and Bag
  • Refreshment Vouchers on the days they are rostered to volunteer
  • Individual Roster & Volunteer Information Pack
A volunteer is required to:
  • Attend a Volunteer Information & Training Session before the Games
  • Register at the Volunteer Check-in before each roster shift
  • Sign out after each finishing each roster shift
  • Wear Volunteer T-Shirt and registration lanyard while on duty
  • Be respectful of other volunteers, support people, participants and visitors
  • A Volunteer is expected to be available for a minimum 5 hours of work per shift and minimum 3 shifts during the Games.

Volunteer Uniform Size
Female / XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL / XXXL / XXXXL
Male / 8 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 16 / 18 / 20 / 22

Please circle your size

Medical History

Do you have any injuries/illness that may affect what type of work you can do as a volunteer?

Yes No If Yes, please specify below

Physical / Diabetic / Asthma Suffer
Epilepsy / Mobility / Fainting / Dizziness

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Volunteer Declaration

In the event of circumstances beyond my controlthat prevent me from volunteering, I will contact the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible so that a replacement can be found to fill my roster shifts

The Volunteer only requires their ID to be verified at this stage with a form – PD267 National Police Clearance and attends a police station with the form and bring I.D of 100 points to be verification.

I understand that if I have registered as a volunteer, but do not fulfil my part of the Volunteer Agreement to complete the required minimum roster shifts, I will return the Volunteer T-Shirt and registration lanyard.

I understand that I can choose to withdraw my Volunteer Application upon receipt of my roster shifts, if I feel unable to comply with all the hours and conditions allocated to me.

I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions.

Name: ______

Signature: ______

Date: _ _ / _ _ / _ _

Thank you for your application. We will be in touch by the end of September 2017 in regards to your application.

Submit email application to or mail to

Attention: ADG2018 Volunteer Coordinators, The Deaf Society, PO Box 1300, Parramatta, 2124

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 13THAugust 2017

OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: _ _ / _ _ / _ _
Documentation
Requirements:
Completed Volunteer Application Form
Entered Database
Copy of National Police Certificate
Sighted Driver’s Licence
Copy of NATTI 2 Certificate
Media / Photo Approval Form
Volunteer Reg. No: ______

VOLUNTEER JOB INFORMATION

Volunteer Title / Job Description
Customer Information / Welcome sportspeople & visitors, answer questions, provide info & directions, check registration/tickets, manage the crowd etc.
Administration / General Administration duties, prepare documentation, handle correspondence, maintain records of equipment, computer use etc.
IT/ Computer / Help with IT and Computers
Logistics &
Operations / Assist with set up & pack down equipment, distribute kit bags, put up banners& info signs on venues, load and unload supplies from vehicles (some heavy lifting will be required)
Transport / Driving vehicles & shuttle bus – transporting goods, sportspeople & VIPs to various venues, running errands, supervising vehicle loading at venues
Food Delivery to Officials / To deliver meals to volunteers/sports conveners at venues
Ticket &
Merchandise Sales / Sell tickets, & merchandise to visitors, fit wristbands, provide information to visitors (cash handling skills an advantage)
Opening/Closing Events / Check - in sportspeople & performers, mark names on appropriate list, fit wristbands, assist with athletes parade & performers,
Video / Photographer / Take videos/photos at various venues, social events etc.
Social Events / Check- in sportspeople & performers, mark names on appropriate list, fit wristbands
Volunteer
Check-In / Check-in volunteers, fit wristbands, provide program & festival lanyard, provide sign-in / out sheets
Venue Attendant / Medal Ceremonies / Main venue entrances & check wristband on entry into ticketed venues, notify security of any issues related to door entry
Assist with keep venue entries & walkways clear, assist with presentation of the medal ceremonies at various venues
Marketing &
Public Relations / Welcoming officials sponsors, VIPs and visiting media, assisting with marketing and delivery of information/results
Accreditation & Distribution / General administration – enter information into computer, uniform processing, issuing of accreditation, enter participant information, answer registration enquires and compile results
Interpreter / To assist with communication conversation access
Social Media Champion / To post updates and information onto Social Media sites including Facebook, Tweeter and Instragram
Errands Messenger / Assist with Official Volunteers and do various errands
Games Hub Attendant / Same as Venue Attendant

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