Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good of all members of Cooroy Golf Club and without financial gain.
One of the great traditions of Cooroy Golf Club is getting the job done by volunteer effort. The Club relies greatly on this unpaid work and places great value on volunteers generously donating their time, skills, efforts and other resources for the good of the Club, course, and facilities.
Participating in volunteer work provides an opportunity for members to assist with activities in which they may have a special interest or expertise and to influence outcomes. You will find it very rewarding and may even learn some new skills.
19th March 2018 – v1.0
Cooroy Golf Club Volunteer Charter
Purpose of the Charter
The Volunteer Charter ensures that volunteers undertaking work for Cooroy Golf Club:
- Receive on-job training where appropriate
- Are involved in meaningful tasks that are fulfilling and appreciated
- Are provided with safe working conditions
- Know that what they do makes a difference
- Are recognised for their efforts
What to Expect When Volunteering
There are a number of important matters you need to consider before taking on a volunteering role:
- What the role will involve
- The types of activities or projects in which you might like to get involved
- What skills, expertise, and knowledge you can contribute — there will be opportunities to share your expertise with other volunteers
- What training and support you will need while volunteering — you can assist by letting the Club know if you think you need training or other resources to do the job well
- How much time you can contribute — long or short term, how much and how often
- What your rights and responsibilities are
Volunteering is a partnership between you and the Club. As a volunteer, you can expect induction to the role, training if you need it, and a safe work environment. It is important that you give and receive feedback.
Having fun with your fellow volunteers and a sense of achievement are important factors.
The Club Will
- Provide overall management and coordination of the Club volunteer program
- Maintain a register of volunteers including skills, expertise, and availability
- Make information about jobs and projects in which volunteers can get involved available in an easily accessible form
- Provide sufficient training and orientation for you to carry out your volunteer role effectively
- Be clear about their expectations of you
- Keep you informed
- Respect your opinions and ideas and give them fair consideration
- Provide a safe and healthy work environment
The Club Will Expect You To
- Undertake the job you have agreed to do to the best of your ability
- Look after your own health and safety whilst volunteering and be accountable for your actions
- Not do anything that will harm yourself, other volunteers, or staff
- Not take drugs or drink alcohol while volunteering
- Use safety equipment provided
- Be respectful to others
- Accept directions
- Inform the job or project coordinator when something goes wrong or isn’t working
- Work cooperatively with other volunteers and staff
- Respect property, materials, and equipment
- Be open to change and ready to learn new skills
The Club Meets Its Responsibilities By Ensuring
- Each job or project is clearly explained in terms of the work involved, risks, roles, skills needed, and equipment to be used
- Sound risk management practices are followed
- Coordinators and staff are adequately skilled to show volunteers how to perform their work safely and without injury
- Responsible coordinators and staff exercise due diligence by:
- Understanding work health and safety requirements
- Identifying particular job or project safety challenges and taking appropriate action
- Ensuring that work health and safety practices are properly implemented
Volunteer Protection
Unlike paid staff, volunteers are not covered by award conditions or workplace agreements. However, as a volunteer you are covered under the Club’s Volunteers Workers Insurance policy.
