Whilst in Fishcare uniform and/or performing Fishcare duties the appearance and behaviour of a Volunteer shall be professional at all times, and must include:

• operating free of the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs;
• wearing of Fishcare uniforms and identification tags at all times whilst on duty, this includes direct travel to and from duty. At no other times shall Fishcare uniforms be worn;
• no alterations to be made to uniforms without Departmental consent;
• keeping uniforms clean, neat and tidy at all times;
• not lending uniforms to any person not involved in the Fishcare program;
• uniforms remain the property of the Department and must be returned in their entirety when instructed to do so by the Fishcare coordinator;
• notifying the Department of any loss of uniform immediately;
• being aware of and practice, equal opportunity principles, occupational health and safety principles and cultural sensitivities, as directed by NSW Fisheries;
• promoting the interests of the Department and maintaining professional neutrality on non Fishcare related issues such as politics and religion;
• only promoting products and services authorised by NSW Fisheries;
• not performing or assisting in any compliance duties involving powers of arrest;
• contacting the Fishcare coordinator prior to undertaking duty including location and time frame;
• at all times must follow the directions of the Fishcare Coordinator;
• only undertaking Fishcare duties during the hours between sunrise and sunset;
• only undertaking high risk activities in groups of two or more volunteers (ie angler surveys, research surveys) not undertaking Fishcare duties in private vessels.