Membership EOI

1. Volunteer Role and Terms
1.1 Your engagement is on a voluntary basis. Either party may terminate the
role at any time.
1.2 The official commencement date is the date you received your
confirmation email
1.3 Your duties in this role are outlined in the positon descripton
or on the member section of the SOWFI website. On each occasion that
you volunteer you will be required to perform these duties
1.4 You will be required to undertake your volunteer role at various locations
as directed by your assigned District Coordinator
1.5 In the event you remain inactive for a period of 3 months or more.
SOWFI may change your membership status to inactive. You may no
longer be assigned activities by a Team Leader or receive animals in
care/rescue calls and may require further training to be considered as an
active carer/rescuer. Your membership category would be therefore
considered as a “Friend of SOWFI”.

2. SOWFI Responsibilities to the Volunteer
2.1 SOWFI will:
a) Provide you with information, procedures, and policies relevant to your
role
b) Provide a safe environment and access to such personal protective
equipment as may be required to meet the requirements of your role
c) Provide support and supervision as required
d) Provide an induction or orientation to the organisation and your role
e) Provide insurance for you in performance of your duties
f) Advise you of any changes to policy or legislation that may affect your
role
g) Identify feedback and grievance opportunities available to you
h) Value, respect and recognise your role as a volunteer

3. Your responsibilities to SOWFI
3.1 For the duration of this volunteer role, you agree to:
a) Read and adhere to any applicable policies and comply with any
applicable permiting, licensing, and legislative requirements
b) Follow the instructions of District Coordinator/s and other responsible
persons, i.e. vets and board members, to undertake your duties in
accordance with the organisation’s Work, Health and Safety and Risk
Management policies
c) Be reliable and regularly communicate with your District Coordinator
and inform your District Coordinator/s if you are unable to attend at a
scheduled time
d) Participate in any required orientation, training, or induction processes
e) Provide a positive image and evidence-based approach on behalf of the
organisation whilst undertaking your volunteer duties
f) Not disclose confidential information to third parties
g) Provide a copy of relevant licenses, certificates or police
clearances/checks as required

Registration of Interest for Volunteering with SOWFI

Volunteer Engagement Agreement - read & sign