Volunteer Application Form

I understand my legal obligations and the conditions under which I volunteer, as outlined in Council’s Volunteer Policy. No payment will be made to me by Council other than pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses.

• I understand that it is only while I am assisting Council in the abovementioned volunteer role and my assistance continues to be approved by or known to Council, that I may be covered by Public Liability Insurance.
• Subject to the terms of either Council’s Volunteer Policy, I understand that I may be covered by a limited Council personal accident insurance while I am acting as a volunteer in the abovementioned volunteer role under a Council-approved volunteer program.

I understand that Council’s insurance does not cover me if I am a volunteer under 10 years of age, over 90 years of age or a student on a formal vocational placement.

Should any near miss or incident, injury or accident occur resulting in injury or damage to me, to property or to any other party while I am acting as a volunteer of Council, I will notify my Nominated Council Officer immediately, or as soon as practicable.

• I confirm that I am physically fit to perform the stated volunteer role and agree to inform Council if my health circumstances change.
• Young people under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All volunteer applications will be considered. It may take up to 4 weeks to receive a response from Council.

Approved applicants will be required to complete additional paperwork - Volunteer Role Statement and Volunteer Induction Checklist with their appointed Supervisor.

I confirm that I have read and understood Council's Volunteer Policy and Code of Conduct – Volunteers and Community Representatives, as it applies to me.