A FREE online session for members of volunteer organisations about legal obligations and risk management is set to be offered this week.<\/p>\n
The workshop will take place via Zoom on Monday, 7 November from 9.30am to 12.30pm and will be hosted by the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre.<\/p>\n
Manager Helen Yorston said the session will provide essential information for volunteer leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cGetting that risk management and safety aspect whether it\u2019s for a community event or everyday activities is really important,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAttendees can be maybe a new board member or even existing ones looking for a refresher. They can be a manager or even a volunteer coordinator running events.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it\u2019s open to anybody in the community that would like to learn more.\u201d<\/p>\n
The session is being sponsored by the State Government, and lawyers from non-profit group Justice Connect will lead the workshop.<\/p>\n
Topics will include legal and child safety requirements, processes for risk management, available insurance, and general safety tips.<\/p>\n
Ms Yorston said the session will strengthen the local volunteer community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this session, volunteers will be able to come along to an initiative and know their organisation values them with a safe environment to work in,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t want any incidents but it\u2019s important to know they\u2019ll be covered, and risk management is just such an important part of everyday life.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s all part of our support for community organisations as they reengage volunteers to make sure we have our policies and procedures in place for their safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
RSVP by contacting the Volunteer Hub at vlm@bgovolunteers.org.au or 5441 1404.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A FREE online session for members of volunteer organisations about legal obligations and risk management is set to be offered this week. The workshop will take place via Zoom on Monday, 7 November from 9.30am to 12.30pm and will be hosted by the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre. Manager Helen Yorston said the session will provide […]<\/p>\n