Volunteer Induction Checklist

This is used when onboarding new volunteers to ensure they know everything they need to know.

Having a volunteer induction checklist is important for several reasons:

• Compliance and safety: An induction checklist ensures volunteers receive all necessary information about safety protocols, policies and legal requirement. This is part of meeting Work Health and Safety requirements for both the organisation and the volunteer.
• Consistency: An induction form provides a standard approach to onboarding new volunteers, ensuring everyone gets the same essential information and training, helping maintain high standards across the organisation.
• Role Clarity: It helps volunteers understand their roles, responsibilities and expectations of the organisation.
• Integration: It helps volunteers feel welcomed and integrated into the organisation. Introducing them to the team, the mission and values of the organisation helping to foster a sense of belonging and commitment.
• Risk Management: By documenting that volunteers are informed about policies and procedures the organistion can better manage risks and maintain compliance with legal and insurance requirements.
• Support and Development: It provides an opportunity to outline available support to volunteers, including training supervision and resources. Helping develop a volunteers skills and ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles.