Draft Volunteers Policy and Code of Conduct

About Policy

Council’s Volunteers policy was last adopted 26 July 2023 and supports the valuable relationship between Council and volunteers, ensuring mutual obligations are clearly defined. This policy has been reviewed with minor changes and the addition of the Volunteer Code of Conduct as an appendix to the policy.

Council values the important role that volunteers play in contributing to the community and recognises its obligations to provide a safe and supportive environment. Whilst Council has an Employee Code of Conduct, the Volunteer Code of Conduct centres around the roles and responsibilities of volunteers and clearly defines the obligations and expectations for volunteers in performing the duties for which they have been engaged. Council is committed to being an ethical organisation with transparent processes and the Volunteers Policy incorporating Volunteer Code of Conduct gives clear guidance if circumstances of inappropriate behaviour should occur.

Feedback from You

Before Council adopts the amended Policy, we'd like to hear from you! Please read the draft Policy (attached to this page) and complete the survey below and provide your feedback on the Policy and the proposed amendments.

Please provide your feedback by 11:59pm on Wednesday 10 December 2025.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Janelle Reichelt, Manager People and Performance, on (03) 5391 4444, or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.