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Thursday, March 11, 2010
About Us
Principles of Volunteering
Volunteers of Banyule
80 Hawdon Street
Heidelberg
Victoria, 3084
Ph:(03) 9458 3777
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Definition of formal volunteering
Formal volunteering is an activity which takes place through non- profit organisations or projects and is undertaken:
• to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer;
• of the volunteers own free will and without coercion;
• for no financial payment; and
• in designated volunteer positions only.
Principles of Volunteering
• Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer.
• Volunteer work is unpaid.
• Volunteering is always a matter of choice.
• Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances.
• Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community.
• Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs.
• Volunteering is an activity performed in the not for profit sector only.
• Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work.
• Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers.
• Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others.
• Volunteering promotes human rights and equality.