Volunteer

MCR values volunteers and their contribution to our community.

Volunteers must act consistently with MCR’s charitable purposes, policies and values.

Volunteers are expected to

• treat everyone respectfully;

• protect children and vulnerable people;

• maintain confidentiality;

• comply with reasonable instructions;

• stay within their authorised role;

• disclose conflicts of interest;

• report safety concerns;

• protect MCR property;

• accurately handle any authorised records or funds;

• avoid discrimination, bullying and harassment; and

• comply with MCR’s Code of Conduct.

Screening

Volunteer roles may be subject to:

• application and identity checks;

• interviews;

• references;

• role-specific screening;

• Blue Card requirements;

• induction;

• safeguarding training; and

• ongoing supervision.

Volunteer authority

Being an MCR volunteer does not automatically make a person a committee member, Responsible Person or decision-maker.

Unless separately authorised, volunteers must not:

• approve beneficiary eligibility alone;

• control MCR bank accounts;

• approve payments to themselves or relatives;

• enter contracts for MCR;

• make official public statements on behalf of MCR;

• access information unrelated to their duties; or

• represent themselves as a committee member.