Volunteers in the Busselton Dunsborough Community engage in a wide variety of tasks, including:

• Advocacy

• Befriending/Visiting/Social Outings/Games

• Coaching/Mentoring

• Hospitality

• Community Services

• Tree Planting & Environmental

• Clerical/Administrative

• Committee's, Sub-Committee's & Governance

• Fundraising

• Fire-fighting

• Dog Walking & Animal Welfare

• Reading to Primary Students

• Emergency Services

• Retail/Customer Service

• Mentoring & Educational

• Aged Care & Health

Volunteering offers numerous benefits, including:

• Skills Improvement

• Social Contacts/Networks/Community Connection

• References

• Bridge to Paid Work

• Personal Fulfillment

• Therapeutic Reasons

The core principles of volunteering include:

• Benefits the community and the volunteer

• Always a matter of choice

• Unpaid activity, not undertaken for salary, pension, government allowance, or honorarium

• Legitimate way for citizens to participate in community activities

• Addresses human, environmental, and social needs

• Does not replace paid workers or threaten job security

• Respects the rights, dignity, and culture of others

• Promotes human rights and equality

• Healthy and safe workplace

• Interview and employment in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation

• Adequate insurance coverage

• Accurate and truthful information about the organization

• Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the organisation

• Copies of the organisation's volunteer policy and any other relevant policies

• Not to fill a position previously held by a paid worker or work of paid staff during industrial disputes

• Job description and agreed working hours

• Access to a grievance procedure

• Orientation to the organisation

• Confidential and personal information handled according to relevant acts

• Sufficient training to perform your job

• The right to say NO!

Organisations expect volunteers to:

• Work within health and safety regulations

• Adhere to the job description

• Notify the organisation if unable to attend

• Observe all rules, particularly regarding safety, confidentiality, and behaviour

• Attend orientation and training sessions

• Represent the organisation ethically

• Respect team spirit, sharing knowledge, and avoiding waste

• Learn about the organization's key functions and act appropriately

• Accept constructive feedback

• Conform to a reasonable dress code

• Respect confidentiality

• Be reliable and dependable

If you are unhappy with your current volunteer position, we are here to help. We can refer you to another agency that better matches your skills and aspirations. Your satisfaction is important to us!

Volunteering offers numerous benefits, such as:

• Active community involvement

• Helping others

• Building confidence

• Meeting people and developing social skills

• Feeling needed by the community

• Developing personal and work skills

• Learning new skills

• Participating in community life

• Gaining valuable job experience

• Making a difference

Volunteers are covered by various legislative acts to ensure their rights and safety are protected. Learn More

Insurance: Volunteering Australia recommends appropriate insurance for volunteers. Common types include:

• Public Liability Insurance: Covers legal liability to third parties for personal injury or property damage.

• Personal Accident Insurance: Covers out-of-pocket expenses following accidental injury, disability, or death while volunteering.

For more information, please contact us at (08) 9754 2047.