The Mercury - Volunteers Policy
VOLUNTEER POLICY
I acknowledge that for insurance purposes, I am covered by the Mercury Volunteer Insurance Policy in the case of accident or injury. I also acknowledge for insurance purposes that I am not covered by insurance for travel to and from Mercury.
I understand that I will be under the supervision and direction of a representative of the Mercury while undertaking the tasks outlined in this Agreement.
I understand and agree to follow the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare guidelines supplied to me by the Mercury.
I agree to follow reasonable requests and directions given to perform the set tasks to the best of my ability and assist other volunteers with tasks as required.
I agree to follow directions given in relation to the safe performance of tasks and undertake to perform these tasks in a lawful way that does not endanger my safety or the safety of others by any act or omission.
If I am involved in an incident/accident I will alert staff of the Mercury immediately and comply with their efforts to seek medical assistance if required. Furthermore, I will complete the Mercury Accident Incident Report Form and deliver it to my supervisor within 24 hours.
Where I am unsure of tasks to be performed or how those tasks are to be performed, I will seek clarification from staff of the Mercury.
I agree to commence and finish my volunteer duties in line with the dates and times specified in this Agreement. I understand that there is no guarantee that my services will be required beyond these times and dates. I accept that the Mercury will retain the right to use my services or not use my services as a volunteer as it sees fit and in the interests of giving as many volunteer opportunities to as many people as possible.
I agree to be courteous and helpful towards other volunteers and/or to those to whom I am providing a service. I understand the trust placed in me, and will always act in the best interests of and respect the property and the rights of the Mercury, its officers, and its customers.
I agree to follow a reasonable code of conduct and will always act honestly while performing my volunteer duties. I will not:
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* knowingly deceive
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* inappropriately withhold information
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* act carelessly or casually in the performance of my job
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* recklessly disregard restrictions set by policies
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* waste, misuse, or misappropriate resources including money, credit cards, equipment, or supplies
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* fail to report a defect in a work system
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* disclose confidential information
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* inappropriately disclose tender information
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* conceal, falsify, or destroy documentation
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* perform any other criminal act
I hereby acknowledge and agree to abide by the above undertaking and that I have read and understood the conditions.