ANTaR
is Always looking for Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities
Some of the areas we're currently looking for volunteers to help out with are staffing ANtaR stalls, office administration, marketing, and researching for grant applications.
Phone Jacinda on 9419 3613 for more information. |
We need you!
Most of the work carried out by ANTaR Victoria is in
a volunteer capacity. Considering the significant gains
we have made as an organisation, this is a remarkable
achievement and something to be commended and celebrated!
We are aiming to raise our profile even more and
have a wider reach and influence within Victoria. As
our resources are very limited, this kind of shift can
only take place through the ongoing and dedicated work
of volunteers.
The work of volunteers is fundamental to the realisation
of our goals. If ANTaR Victoria is to grow as an organisation,
and harness the support for reconciliation and creative
energy that we know is out there, we must develop a
stronger organisational base.
"Our lives begin to end the day we remain silent about things that matter.”-
Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteering
– What’s in it for you?
You will get
a lot out of volunteering with us. Your contribution
to the community will be given back to you time and
time again through your connection with others and the
empowerment that comes through making a difference.
As well as offering your unique set of skills, you may
want to gain new knowledge and experience by taking
on a role that you are not familiar with.
Insight into the not-for-profit sector is invaluable
in your career and other areas of your life. Volunteering
is highly regarded among some of the top organisations,
corporations and government agencies.
Above all, volunteering is fun and a great way to meet
other people committed to social justice. It is a chance
to inspire and be inspired in working towards a better
future for us all.
We will provide as much guidance and assistance as you
need. We realise your time is important to you and while
we do expect a minimum commitment, you can have as much
flexibility as you need to balance volunteering with
your other commitments.
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| Regular volunteer Isla, media intern
Yie Woei and Paul (web) |
Here’s
a snapshot of some of our volunteers roles:
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Some
of our volunteers are regular, whereas others are able
to do a single project or occasional volunteering. |
| Stalls: |
organise locations for merchandise/information
stalls, set up and pack up (may need own transport), development
of display material. |
| Office: |
answering inquires, updating contact details, cataloguing
and filing papers, photocopying, preparing mail-outs |
| Accounts: |
processing cheques, banking, credit cards from membership,
merchandise and donations |
| Mail-outs: |
assisting with organisation and packing
of regular mail-outs. Stuffing envelopes, organising paperwork. |
| Communications: |
compiling events lists, writing articles for newsletters,
compiling information for our website, researching and
writing fact sheets. |
| Fundraising: |
organising events as part of a fundraising team, looking
into philanthropic grants or support from other organisations. |
| Campaigning: |
preparing background information for lobbying government
members, local governments or responding to news and editorials. |
| Networking: |
contacting local ANTaR or reconciliation groups and
other organisations to keep our contacts and information
up to date. |
| Marketing: |
promoting and advertising ANTaR Victoria |
| Design: |
creatinging designs for the web, leaflets and newsletters. |
If you're interested in taking on any
of these roles, please contact Jacinda
(Office Coordinator) on 9419 3613
Our Philosophy
- Volunteering provides a means of tapping the energy and
time of people who want to contribute to the organisation
and Australian society at large
- Volunteering is performed for the benefit of the community
and the volunteer
- Volunteering can develop knowledge and skills as a means
for people to enter the workforce (and looks great on your
résumé). Employers in the government, corporate
and other industry sectors favour highly the volunteer work
- Volunteering provides an opportunity for personal growth
and development
- Volunteering is a matter of choice and should not be a
pre-condition of paid employment
- Volunteering does not interfere with the reasonable expectations
and rights of others
Rights and Responsibilities - Volunteers
Rights |
Responsbilities |
- To
have their work valued by the organisation and to receive
constructive feedback
- To expect
a supportive, non-exploitative environment and to be
treated with respect
- To receive
accurate information about ANTaR Victoria, its policies
and procedures, and the issues with which it deals
- To be offered
an appropriate orientation session
- To refuse
tasks that are unsuitable or unacceptable
- To have insurance
protection for public liability
- To have a
safe workplace, in respect of personal safety and occupational
health and safety
- To raise issues
of concern with the Volunteer Coordinator and/or paid
staff in the first instance and where necessary with
the Committe of Management
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- To adhere
to the philosophy, policies and practices of ANTaR Victoria
- To maintain confidentiality where necessary
- To be reliable with attendance and to notify ANTaR in
the event of inability to attend
- To respect the rights of other workers, whether paid
or unpaid
- To raise issues of concern with the Volunteer Coordinator
or other appropriate people in a constructive way
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Rights and Responsiblities - ANTaR Victoria
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Rights
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Responsibilites
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- To select
and train volunteers who will contribute to the implementation
of the organisation's aims and objectives
- To decline acceptance of a prospective volunteer who
appears unsuitable for the organisation
- To expect volunteers to fulfil agreed tasks
- To expect reliable attendance and notification in advance
if non-attendance is unavoidable
- To require volunteers to abide by all organisational
policies
- To expect honesty, respect and accountability from volunteers
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- To provide
a stimulating and safe work environment
- To provide clear task specifications
- To recognise the right of volunteers to refuse
tasks that
are not within their area of expertise
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To provide appropriate orientation and accurate information
on policies, procedures and practices
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We'd
love to hear from you! Please contact Jacinda
on 9419 3613 to arrange an interview.
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