Volunteers Policy
Next Challenge is open to expressions of interest from the public who wish to provide volunteer services for the company. The recruitment policy for Volunteers is discussed as part of annual business planning and human resourcing planning of the Company.
Next Challenge requires provision of a curriculum vitae and an expression of interest in writing demonstrating a genuine interest in supporting children with therapy needs. Volunteers must provide a current National Police Clearance. They must also produce a Working with Children Check if there is any reasonable expectation they may be involved with children while engaged in voluntary work. A standard contract that is provided to all employees is to be used for any volunteers to sign in order to adhere to principles of privacy, confidentiality and the philosophies of Next Challenge. In the advent of a suitable volunteer Next Challenge undertakes personal protection insurance for the duration of the volunteer participation in company activities.
Volunteers would be requested to participate in activities including the non-clinical support of families and siblings in group, dyad or individual therapy . Volunteers may be involved in fundraising, marketing and general administration tasks as required. Volunteers may assist in the maintenance and preparation of therapy materials (including construction of resources and photocopying), washing and repair of toys. Volunteers may work on the premises of Next Challenge or alternatively from their home for some activities on request.
Volunteers will be assigned a Supporting Employee who is to liaise between volunteers and other staff, to provide duties for volunteers each week and assist them in prioritising the workload, ensure that the volunteers have the resources to complete the tasks allocated, and to ensure ongoing recognition by staff of the volunteers' contribution to the company.
Next Challenge adheres to the principles and guidelines detailed in the Position Paper, prepared by Speech Pathology Australia (copyright 2015), titled, ‘Volunteering in Speech Pathology’, and this is extrapolated across all therapy disciplines.
Date of Policy: October 2003
Date Review Completed: April 2019
Due for Review: July 2025
Next Challenge requires provision of a curriculum vitae and an expression of interest in writing demonstrating a genuine interest in supporting children with therapy needs. Volunteers must provide a current National Police Clearance. They must also produce a Working with Children Check if there is any reasonable expectation they may be involved with children while engaged in voluntary work. A standard contract that is provided to all employees is to be used for any volunteers to sign in order to adhere to principles of privacy, confidentiality and the philosophies of Next Challenge. In the advent of a suitable volunteer Next Challenge undertakes personal protection insurance for the duration of the volunteer participation in company activities.
Volunteers would be requested to participate in activities including the non-clinical support of families and siblings in group, dyad or individual therapy . Volunteers may be involved in fundraising, marketing and general administration tasks as required. Volunteers may assist in the maintenance and preparation of therapy materials (including construction of resources and photocopying), washing and repair of toys. Volunteers may work on the premises of Next Challenge or alternatively from their home for some activities on request.
Volunteers will be assigned a Supporting Employee who is to liaise between volunteers and other staff, to provide duties for volunteers each week and assist them in prioritising the workload, ensure that the volunteers have the resources to complete the tasks allocated, and to ensure ongoing recognition by staff of the volunteers' contribution to the company.
Next Challenge adheres to the principles and guidelines detailed in the Position Paper, prepared by Speech Pathology Australia (copyright 2015), titled, ‘Volunteering in Speech Pathology’, and this is extrapolated across all therapy disciplines.
Date of Policy: October 2003
Date Review Completed: April 2019
Due for Review: July 2025
