Rights of Volunteers

You have the right to:

• be treated as a co-worker
• suitable assignment with consideration for personal preference, temperament, abilities, education, training and employment
• know as much about the organization as possible, its policies, people and programmes
• expect clear and open communication from management and staff at all times
• be given appropriate orientation, introduction and provision of information about new developments
• sound guidance and direction in the workplace
• advance notice (where possible) of changes which may affect your work (such as programming changes),
• undertake your volunteer activity without interruption or interference from management, staff or other volunteers
• a place of work complying with statutory requirements in regard to equal employment, anti-discrimination legislation, the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act 1975, and occupational health and safety standards
• be heard, to feel free to make suggestions and to be given respect for your honest and constructive opinion
• appropriate insurance cover such as volunteer and public liability insurance
• appropriate grievance procedures in the event of a dispute and, if necessary, mediation or arbitration to assist with resolving the dispute
• receive written notification and reasons for suspension/release of services and a right of reply
• have services appropriately assessed and effectively recognized
• have training provided that will enable participation at the station at a variety of levels