Volunteer Rights & Responsibilities

What rights do you have?

You as a volunteer for Bicycle NSW have a right to:

• A clear job description and sufficient information to properly carry out your tasks.
• Receive job satisfaction including adequate time off
• Be assigned to jobs that are worthwhile and challenging
• Support and trust from a trained and supervised Team Leader
• Support from Bicycle NSW staff and co-workers to enable you to satisfactorily perform your tasks
• Share responsibilities with co-workers and Team Leaders
• Participate in team meetings, briefings and the organisation of your work area
• Be reimbursed for expenses where appropriate
• Be given adequate transport where appropriate
• Receive training both initial and ongoing where appropriate, as well as on thew job supervision
• Protection, personal safety and a specially designed volunteer medical insurance
• Know to whom they are accountable and have clearly defined channels of communication and contacts
• Receive appropriate feedback on your performance
• Know what tasks you will be expected to perform, and able to say no to unacceptable tasks

What responsibilities do you have?

• Be dependable and give adequate notice if for any reason you are unable to fully carry out your assigned tasks and duties
• Register yourself to Bicycle NSW as a volunteer by properly filling out the volunteer application form
• Be willing to undertake any training necessary to perform the allocated task on the event safely and competently
• Understand and support Bicycle NSW objectives and policies and the role they take within the community
• Co-operate with other volunteers, staff, participants, on-lookers and residents to ensure the event is a success for the whole community and is run efficiently for all involved
• Respect the privacy of others
• Provide feedback, suggestions and recommendations to the Team Leader, Volunteer Coordinator and Bicycle NSW which can improve or better the event for all
• Be careful of your own welfare and safety and not become over committed
• Behave appropriately and acceptably as an ambassador to Bicycle NSW and comply with all event rules and regulations
• Attend the volunteers briefing and all scheduled event meetings