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DANA Volunteers’ Policy Policy No. DANA / TBA Prepared by Evaluation DANA Management Committee DANA Management Committee Scope DANA Members and other volunteers Last modified New Policy Policy created Policy endorsed Date of issue Review date Replaces policy no 2014 2016 New Policy Policy Statement This policy sets out the broad principles underpinning volunteering within DANA. DANA values the contribution made by individuals who freely give their time to further the aims of the Association. Related legislation or professional standards: Related documents: DANA Constitution DANA Strategic Plan 2012-2015 DANA Financial Control and Delegation Policy Volunteering requires a commitment of time and energy. It is undertaken freely and by choice without concern for financial gain. Volunteers provide their services in various roles throughout all DANA activities including: Serving on committees within DANA and with partnering organisations Fundraising Pro bono professional services Consumer and carer input into specific projects Membership of working parties. These examples illustrate the range and scope of volunteering activities within DANA. However they do not necessarily represent all the forms of volunteering that takes place at present or may take place in the future. Volunteers are required to: abide by DANA Policies and Procedures 2013-2015 and the DANA Operations Manual 2012-2015, or subsequent updates; Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia Inc. PO Box 8014 Woolloongabba Queensland Australia 4102 www.danaonline.org ABN 84 944 724112 DANA Volunteers’ Policy 1 be reliable, honest and mindful of DANA’s good name (e.g. a state of intoxication while representing DANA is not acceptable); report back as required. . Volunteers do not have the authority to act on behalf of DANA without the specific authority to do so given by the Management Committee. Volunteers who act outside of these parameters or those outlined in this policy may be discontinued. Recognition DANA recognises the importance of acknowledging the valuable contribution of our volunteers and does so within the constraints of the DANA Constitution. Expenses DANA will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst undertaking voluntary tasks, subject to the production of receipts but only with the prior approval of the anticipated expenditure by the Management Committee. Recruitment Volunteers will be recruited to participate in DANA projects according to the relevance of their experience to the project. It is desirable, but not mandatory, that they can demonstrate some aspects of relevant experience to the project. Volunteers participating in any given project will be provided with an information pack or role description. Volunteers will be recruited through DANA networks. Selection criteria will be developed for each project and used in the recruitment and selection process. Review, Evaluation and Dissemination This policy will be reviewed by the Management committee every two years Evaluation shall occur through applicant feedback, both formal and informal. The policy guidelines will be available on the DANA website, in DANA newsletters and hard copies available on request from the DANA Secretary. Endorsement Signature: Name: Designation: Date: Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia Inc. PO Box 8014 Woolloongabba Queensland Australia 4102 www.danaonline.org ABN 84 944 724112 DANA Volunteers’ Policy 2 Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia Inc. PO Box 8014 Woolloongabba Queensland Australia 4102 www.danaonline.org ABN 84 944 724112 DANA Volunteers’ Policy 3