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The Friends of Community Radio in the Blue Mountains is a diverse group of people ranging in age from 15 to 60. From public servants to business leaders to school teachers, people with disabilities and more. We just LOVE diversity!
RIGHTS OF VOLUNTEERS
 
This Fact Sheet was prepared by Volunteering Australia.
 
Unlike paid staff, volunteers are not covered by awards or work-place agreements.
 
Volunteers, however do have rights, some which are enshrined in legislation and some which could be considered the moral obligations of an organisation involving volunteers.
 
Volunteering Australia promotes the following as the basic rights of a volunteer.
 
As a volunteer you have the right:
 
TO work in a healthy and safe environment (refer various Occupational 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;
 
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 to do the work of paid staff during industrial disputes;
 
TO 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.
 
Note: This should be read in conjunction with the Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities which part of the Community Broadcasting Code of Practice and a condition of 2BLU-FM's broadcasting licence.
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