Our Commitment to Volunteers
Volunteers are an essential part of our organization. In recognition of the vital role volunteers play, BNC is committed to:- Interview volunteers in accordance with anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation
- Provide volunteers with a healthy and safe workplace
- Provide volunteers with orientation and appropriate training
- Provide adequate insurance coverage for volunteers
- Not place volunteer staff in roles that were previously held by paid staff or have been identified as paid jobs
- Differentiate between paid and unpaid roles
- Define volunteer roles and develop clear job descriptions
- Provide appropriate levels of support and management
- Provide volunteers with a copy of policies pertaining to volunteering
- Ensure volunteers are not required to take up additional work during industrial dispute or paid staff shortage
- Provide all volunteers with information on grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures
- Treat volunteers with respect as co-workers
- Ensure that the work of volunteers complements but does not undermine the work of paid staff
- Reimburse volunteers for out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the organization
- Acknowledge the contributions of volunteer staff.
- Ensure confidential and personal information is managed in accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act 1988
