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Volunteer Induction

Code of Conduct

Grievance Policy

Work, Health and Safety Arrangements

Volunteer Induction

Code of Conduct

Grievance Policy

Work, Health and Safety Arrangements

Already a volunteer?

Induction form

Before you commence your shifts as a volunteer, we need you to complete the MFD Volunteer Induction Form that is our way of knowing that you have read and understood the information we have provided about each volunteer role you may undertake, the code of conduct, the grievance policy and, most importantly, the work, health and safety arrangements. Once you have completed the induction form we will send you an online ticket for free entry to the Field Days.

Introduction

To help ensure the Field Days is an enjoyable and safe experience it is important that we know you understand your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer.

Your rights as a volunteer

As a volunteer you will:

be provided with a working environment and systems of work that are, as far as practicable, safe and in which you are not exposed to hazards
be treated fairly and shown respect
be provided with such information, instruction, appropriate resources, training, personal protection equipment and supervision to enable you to perform your work in a safe, effective and enjoyable manner
only be asked to perform work which you can do safely – if you feel that you cannot do a job safely or have any safety issues, please discuss with the Volunteer Coordinator immediately.

Your responsibilities as a volunteer

As a volunteer you must:

sign in and sign out of the MFD volunteer attendance registers
wear the volunteer high-visibility vest and ID badge while undertaking your volunteer tasks
take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of yourself and of any other person at the Field Days
inform your supervisor or the MFD Manager of any situation that is likely to pose a health or safety hazard
obey the safety rules and directions of authorised MFD personnel, including using protective equipment when instructed.

First aid

If you, another volunteer or a visitor is injured or feels unwell, please let your supervisor know. First Aid is available near the Recreational Hall and staff from St Johns Ambulance will also be on site.

Work health and safety and other policies

It is important that you read the following policies that are available on the MFD Volunteer Portal and from the MFD Volunteers Coordinator:

MFD Work Health and Safety Policy for Volunteers which outlines the general safety rules, procedures and systems for the work health and safety of MFD volunteers
MFD Volunteers Code of Conduct which sets out set out the standards of behaviour expected from MFD volunteers
MFD Grievance Resolution Policy which sets out the procedures by which volunteers can resolve work-related complaints.

COVID safety

Facemasks and sanitiser are available for all volunteers. While not mandatory, the MFD encourages those volunteers who will be engaging with visitors and exhibitors to wear facemasks, use sanitiser on a regular basis and maintain social distancing where possible.

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Feedback on the portal and volunteer documents

If you have any questions or comments about the portal or the documents it hosts, please contact the Volunteers Coordinator by emailing volunteers@mfdays.com