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The Laws of Fiji
Last Updated: 10 December 2019

[NEC 80] Volunteer assignment80 

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(1) The Fiji Volunteer Service designated and established under section 77 may arrange with employers’ organisations or employers or civil society organisations or regional agencies or international agencies or other bodies to provide appropriate volunteer assignments for unemployed persons and retirees enrolled under the Service.
(2) The Fiji Volunteer Service must provide advice and awareness training to employers and the general public on the development role of the Service, including the legal requirements and benefits associated with volunteer assignments.
(3) The Fiji Volunteer Service must closely liaise with employers’ organisations, employers, civil society organisations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fiji overseas embassies and other bodies to provide effective management and supervision of all volunteer assignments throughout Fiji and abroad to ensure quality outcomes of the scheme for the participants, employers, relevant agencies and the Government.
(4) Any engagement of volunteers must also comply with the fundamental principles and rights at work and the equal employment opportunity principles under Parts 2 and 9 respectively of the Employment Relations Act 2007.
(5) The Minister may prescribe other administration matters associated with the Fiji Volunteer Service in the Regulations.