National Volunteer Week 14-20 May 2012

Volunteers - Every One Counts

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia, and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 6.4 million Australians who volunteer

Need Volunteers for your Event?

If you are a not-for-profit organisation planning an event or involved in a not-for-profit fundraising event and you can advertise your event and request volunteers on our website for free!

Events we've supported: Volunteering SA&NT has referred potential volunteers to a wide range of events in South Australia and the Northern Territory including:


Event Volunteers

Volunteers can provide invaluable assistance in the coordination and running of an event. Volunteering SA&NT can assist with the recruitment of volunteers through the Volunteer Referral Service.
Another good way to find volunteers for events is to approach your local service clubs such as Lions Australia, or Rotary in Australia, as well as educational and training institutions that offer event courses.

You need to be aware of your rights and responsibilities in relation to volunteers. These include:

  • Insurance - professional advice should be sought about the type of insurance you will require to cover volunteer activity. You should also check to ensure that any existing insurance policies cover volunteer. Some you might consider are:

o Volunteers/workers personal accident
o Public liability
o Motor vehicle
o Professional indemnity liability.

  • Occupational health and safety - volunteers are entitled to the same safe conditions that are provided to paid employees
  • Appropriate training and orientation - to ensure volunteers are able to do their assigned job effectively. Note that volunteers serving alcohol at a licensed event must be trained in the responsible service of alcohol
  • Reference, police or other checks - depending on the role assigned to the volunteer (such as working with children) it may be necessary to carry out checks. If checks are relevant, volunteers should always be advised and their permission sought.

For more information, call Volunteering SA&NT on 08 8221 7177.


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