Volunteer Resource Hub
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Volunteer Resource Hub
Thank you for volunteering with Claddagh.
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us support members of the Irish community across Western Australia. Whether you are assisting at events, providing transport, helping in the office, supporting our seniors’ programs, or contributing to outreach activities, your time and commitment make a real difference.
This Volunteer Resource Hub has been created to provide you with easy access to the information, policies, procedures, and resources you need throughout your volunteer journey with us.
Before Your Induction
All new volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Induction before commencing their volunteering with Claddagh. Please take some time to review the resources available on this page before. This will help you become familiar with our organisation and ensure you are prepared for the session.
During the induction, we will introduce you to our organisation, explain your responsibilities as a volunteer, and guide you through our key policies and procedures.
We hold volunteer inductions several times throughout the year. Once you have registered your interest in volunteering, we will contact you by email with details of the next available induction session.
Following the session, you will be asked to sign a Volunteer Acknowledgement Form confirming that you have read and understood the relevant policies, procedures, and volunteer expectations.
Mileage and Volunteer Expenses
Claddagh understands that volunteers may occasionally incur expenses while undertaking approved volunteer activities.
Where authorised in advance, volunteers may be eligible to claim reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out their volunteer duties.
Mileage Claims
Volunteers using their personal vehicle for approved volunteer activities may be eligible to claim mileage reimbursement in accordance with Claddagh’s Volunteer Expense Policy.
To claim mileage, volunteers must:
- Record the date, purpose, and distance travelled.
- Complete the Mileage expense form
- Obtain approval from the appropriate Claddagh staff member.
- Claims must be submitted within the financial quarter where the expense occurred.
Other Approved Expenses
Other pre-approved expenses may also be reimbursed where appropriate. Supporting receipts or documentation must be provided with all claims.
If you are unsure whether an expense is eligible, please speak with a member of the Claddagh team before incurring the cost.
Please submit all volunteer expense and mileage claim forms to admin@claddagh.org.au within the relevant financial quarter.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions about volunteering with Claddagh, your induction, or any of the resources available on this page, please contact our team.
We are here to support you and thank you for being part of the Claddagh community.