Meeting papers

     Code of                                                       Our
     Conduct                                                       Volunteers
     Our employees are bound by the Employee Code of               Volunteering allows individuals to give back to their community and make a positive impact on the lives
     Conduct which plays an important part in that process         of others, which can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Volunteering can also help people to develop
     and is inclusive of the core values of customer focus,        new skills, build relationships with others, and gain a sense of purpose and belonging.
     improvement, accountability, collaboration and respect.
                                                                   Over 170 volunteers helped Council to deliver a range of programs and services for this reporting period,
     The Code of Conduct is based on a ‘best practice’ model       including assisting with Bushland Care, library services, Noosa Botanic Gardens and gallery services.
     developed by the Local Government Association of
     Queensland. It brings together a range of obligations,        We value the involvement of volunteers in assisting us to deliver a wide range of programs that enhance
     requirements and expectations that are set out in different   the services to our community.
     pieces of legislation and puts them into one document.
     It states and reinforces the principles by which Council      International Volunteer Day
     conducts itself and while our business practices may




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     change over time, our commitment to these principles will     This year, 123 people attended the International Volunteer Day and RU OK workshop with 12 Not-for Profit
     remain constant.                                              community partners helping to deliver a range of festivities from live music to canoe trips on the river and
                                                                   the opportunity to catch up with other volunteers. Council celebrated with the volunteers the 2022 theme
     This reporting period, the Code was refreshed to              of ‘Solidarity through volunteering’.
     incorporate Council’s new SPARC Values.
                                                                   One such volunteer is Gail McBurney, President of Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society. Ms McBurney
                                                                   said she had been volunteering for 25 years with the society and her love of community has grown
                                                                   exponentially during this time.

     Council is focused                                            “I love helping people which is what we are doing here at Parkyn’s Hut,” she said. “I also love connecting

     on a positive                                                 with people, working with the community, and making so many friends over the past 25 years. I love
                                                                   engaging with the locals as well. And watching people reconnect and catch up,” added Ms McBurney.

     working culture                                               The Society is not short on enthusiastic volunteers and they are happy to showcase how to give back to

     while maintaining                                             the community.


     high standards                                                “Having an event that celebrates volunteers is even a greater encouragement to all of us and hopefully
                                                                   future generations as well,” Ms McBurney said.

     of integrity,                                                 Expression of interest

     accountability,                                               Council offers people interested in volunteering roles the opportunity to register their interest.

     and transparency.                                             Further information on how to express an interest can be found on Council’s website:
                                                                   https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/volunteering




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