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Getting Started |
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Getting in touch with Volunteering Victoria is one of the ways to get started as a volunteer. It is advisable that volunteers conduct thorough background checks of the organisations or projects that interest them. We also encourage that volunteers exercise prudence when seeking opportunities for being involved as a volunteer. There are normally no financial costs for becoming a volunteer in a not-for-profit or community organisation. If in doubt, check with Volunteering Victoria, your closest Volunteer Resource Centre (VRC) or local council first before incurring costs related to your volunteer work. We have Volunteer Information Officers who conduct telephone interviews and give leads and referrals to potential volunteer roles. Call us at 9642 5266 on Mondays to Fridays, from 10 am to 4 pm, to set up an appointment for a phone interview with one of our Volunteer Information Officers. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 December 2008 09:46 |
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Opportunities |
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There are many different sources of information on opportunities for volunteering all over Victoria. Names of volunteer-involving not-for-profit and community organisations and their contact details as well as website links to volunteering portals and databases are included here. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 10 November 2008 16:30 |
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Rights and Responsibilities |
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As a volunteer you have the right to: - information about the organisation for which you are volunteering
- a clearly written job 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
- be covered by insurance
- say no if you feel you are being exploited
- be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses
- be advised of the organisation's travel reimbursement policy
- be informed and consulted on matters which directly or indirectly affect you and your work
- be made aware of the grievance procedure within the organisation
- orientation and training
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 October 2008 10:44 |
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