What is involved in being Volunteer for TRAMS?

The Role of Volunteers

Volunteering Australia defines formal volunteering as an activity which takes place in not-for-profit programs or projects and is undertaken: to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer; of the volunteer’s free will and without coercion; for no financial payment; and in designated volunteer positions only.  More broadly speaking, volunteering is a way for people to connect with community, for whatever reasons.

At TRAMS, as a volunteer, you will be given a specific task or tasks to perform.  These will be based on your volunteer questionnaire and the time you are able to spend at TRAMS, or in the community. 

Recruitment Process

All volunteers are required to go through a formal recruitment process so that TRAMS can be sure that both the volunteer and TRAMS will benefit from the relationship.

Once the volunteer has contacted the TRAMS office, he or she will have an interview and screening process ( blue card, free to volunteers).  Successful volunteers will then complete an orientation.  

Training

Volunteers are required to undertake Orientation Training.  Volunteers will also receive specific on-the-job training to provide them with the information and skills necessary to perform in their chosen area of support.  

Volunteers are invited, from time to time, to undertake further professional development training.

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