Volunteer Induction Training Form

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Welcome to your online induction with Upbeat Arts

Upbeat Arts is delighted that you have joined our Volunteer Team. This part of the process should take approx 30-40 minutes and from going through this, you'll have a better understanding of who we are and how things work.

We now ask that you go through this questionaire with the Volunteer Handbook to use to find the answers. NEED HELP? If you need assistance completing this - please ask us. We're very happy to help. We get it - forms can be a little daunting.

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Your email address is connected to your Upbeat Arts account and is your user name with us. Therefore, it's VERY important that you use the same email you've already registered with us with. If you're unsure, it is the email address we used to send this form link to you.

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Induction Training Completed

SECTION 1 OF HANDBOOK (page 3)

Question 1 - In a sentence or two, explain the work of Upbeat Arts and who the programs are provided for?(Required)

Additional Info: Queensland Health has fully funded our arts programs since 2014.

Be inspired by watching this SHORT VIDEO where choir member Garry explains how the choir has helped in his recovery. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

Question 2 - Who are the Queensland Patrons of Upbeat Arts?(Required)

Additional Info: Dr Christian Rowan was instrumental in bringing Upbeat Arts to Queensland in 2014. He saw the value of our programs and campaigned the Government for a pilot program.

Question 3 - Apart from the program element, ie singing or writing - what else is focused on during sessions?(Required)

Testimonial: You are providing a wonderful supportive community in which people can learn from a skilled teacher, share their successes and fears, and grow their talents in an area they enjoy.

SECTION 1.1 OF HANDBOOK (page 4)

Question 4 - You will have been confirmed by Upbeat Arts as either a Kitchen Team volunteer, Program Buddy or Program Health Buddy. Tell us 2 things which you think will make you successful in your role?(Required)

Additional Info: At the end of the Handbook, you'll find Duty Statements for each role. It's important you have read through the one for your role. You can find them as follows:
Duty Statement - Kitchen Team - Pages 19 and 20
Duty Statement - Program Buddy and Program Health Buddy - Pages 21 - 23

Have you read through your Duty Statement(Required)

Yes

SECTION 1.2 OF HANDBOOK (page 5)

Alongside this training, you'll also learn as you go and we'll provide an onsite induction at your first session. The onsite induction will include:

**Emergency exits and procedures
**Site orientation
**Meet and greet - staff, members and their carers and other volunteers

If you're a Kitchen Team volunteer; we'll be sending you a Kitchen Operations Handbook and you'll need to do an online Food Safety Certificate too.

Testimonial from the parent of a choir member: "I know that my daughter would not be with us and would not be in the good place that she is now, if it weren't for the choir program. Thank you."

SECTION 1.3 OF HANDBOOK (page 6)

Question 5 - Apart from other volunteers, who else might you encounter at our programs? (PS. You should add three different categories)(Required)

SECTION 5 OF HANDBOOK (page 12)

Question 10 - It's important you know that Upbeat Arts is accredited against the National Standards of Mental Health Services. For the protection of our organisation and everyone involved, we are required to have policies and procedures in place. If you ever need to access any relevant to you and your role, where can you find them?(Required)

NOTE: the password to access the website is Uba-2022.

SECTION 5.1 OF HANDBOOK (page 12)

Question 11 - What are the aims of our Risk Management policy?

Promote safety for Board members, staff, volunteers and the general public

Protect the organisation's reputation

Protect people, assets and intellectual property

Encourage better quality service delivery

Minimise loss and insurance costs

Improve contingency planning for dealing with risks and their impact

All of the above

SECTION 5.2 OF HANDBOOK (page 13)

Question 12 - Who should you report any incidents to?(Required)

Oh no - you've seen a hazard! A spill or a trip hazard - if it's safe to do so, please correct the problem yourself or let someone know immediately.

Lifting - think before you lift.

First Aid - All venues we use have first aid kits on site, please familiarise yourself with their location.
In the event of a Medical Emergency - we have a procedure in place. You will be surrounded by people who know what to do, and in the email where you got the link to this training, you'll find a link to the Emergency Procedures in Step 5.

You're asked to have review it, not to memorise it, but to have a general understanding. Thank you.

Additional info: If you are ever part of a difficult situation or conversation whilst at Upbeat Arts, you may need support. Please let us know immediately if this is the case.

Question 13 - In the case of an incident, do you need to complete an incident report?(Required)

Yes