Become a Volunteer

Becoming a volunteer for an HRRG (NGO) is enticing for many reasons.

It is a way to give back to your community or support a cause you care about.  It is also a great way to meet new people, learn new skills or gain experience in a field you might like to work in.

If you are interested in human rights issues, international development or humanitarian aid, becoming a volunteer for HRRG  is especially attractive.

Here are some tips for becoming a volunteer for HRRG

TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS

HRRG FundRaiser campaigner is someone who selects a human rights project and carries out activities to raise funds or advocate support for the same. Read about our causes/projects to make a choice in this regard. We can’t wait to have you on board.

Click on join now to start your personal campaign for a project you are passionate about.

We know that by volunteering you are generously donating your time, skills and efforts. But a volunteer environment is still a workplace, and as such, you have certain responsibilities that must be upheld. And of course, you have rights as well!

The following list is the basis of your rights as a volunteer

You have the right:

• To work in a healthy and safe environment (refer to your State’s Work Health and Safety Act[s]);
• To be interviewed and employed in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation;
• To be adequately covered by insurance;
• To be given accurate and truthful information about the organisation for which you are working;
• To be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the organisation for which you are working;
• To be given a copy of the organisation’s volunteer policy and any other policy that affects your work;
• Not to fill a position previously held by a paid worker;
• Not to do the work of paid staff during industrial disputes;
• To have a job description and agreed working hours;
• To have access to a grievance procedure;
• To be provided with orientation to the organisation;
• To have your confidential and personal information dealt with in accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act 1988; and
• To be provided with sufficient training to do your job.

 Before you start, you should check that:

• The purpose of the organisation matches your own values and beliefs
• Your role is clear and specific
• Find out about our Mission, Values ETC on our site and others

So now that we have covered your rights, here are your responsibilities

All volunteers are expected to:

• Respect confidentiality and privacy
• Be punctual and reliable
• Carry out the duties listed in your volunteer position description
• Be accountable
• Give notice if your availability changes or you are leaving the organisation
• Report any injuries or hazards that you notice in the workplace
• Adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Deal with complaints in the appropriate manner
• Undertake training as requested
• Ask for support when needed
• Support other team members