As a Host Organisation you will receive the voluntary support of a Golden Guru which is facilitated by the Member Organisation.

Member Organisations assist you, the Host Organisation, to make an informed decision about entering into a Skilled Volunteering or Small Business Mentoring relationship.

Each Member Organisation is different and will deliver the Program in its own unique way. Member Organisations will provide you with information about:

• the way their program works (for example, checking / screening processes, agreements, terms and conditions)
  
• the type of role that a Golden Guru may undertake
  
• the skills and experience of the Golden Guru, so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not they are suited to the role you have available
  
• insurance arrangements that may be required or that should be in place while you are participating in the Program
  
• whether or not there is any cost associated with your involvement in the Program (some Member Organisations may ask that you provide a reimbursement on a reasonable cost recovery basis, although this will not be a feature of all Golden Gurus activities)
  
• what to do if you have a problem at any time during your involvement in the Program.

It is important that you make appropriate enquiries to enable you to make informed decisions about the Golden Gurus Program and proposed Golden Guru.

Your Member Organisation will collect some information from you (for example, about your organisation or business) and, with your permission, will provide this to a Golden Guru to allow the  Golden Guru to make an informed decision about entering into the relationship with you as well.

Some of the information collected will be:

• Does the Golden Guru have the skills and experience you are looking for?
  
• Will they suit the role and your organisation?
  
• Do you want to meet them before entering into the relationship?
  
• Would you like a trial period to begin with?
  
• How long is your involvement in the Program expected to last?
  
• How will you work with the Golden Guru and Member Organisation to make the most out of the opportunity?
  
• What sort of insurance is in place?
  
• What are your health and safety responsibilities toward those who provide voluntary support to your business or organisation?

To find out more about the Golden Gurus Program contact GoldenGurus@deewr.gov.au or your local Member Organisation.