Volunteering
Volunteers play an important role in contributing to the success of student learning and wellbeing.
For more information on volunteering, visit ‘Volunteering in Schools’ on the department website.
Why volunteer with us?
- Volunteering benefits everyone involved. It can help you to:
- feel healthy and happy
- feel valued and appreciated
- build your confidence
- learn new skills and improve existing ones
- meet new people
- be a positive role model for children and young people.
Volunteer requirements
Please complete the volunteer application form and agreement (DOCX 542 KB) and provide it to the school office.
If you decide to volunteer, you can expect an introduction that covers some basic things, like:
- the application and screening process including a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) training
- your responsibilities and tasks
- task specific training (if required)
- work health and safety
- privacy and confidentiality
- a site induction
- a 30-minute general online induction for volunteers (plink login required)
You will need to create a plink account for non-department staff to complete the courses online.
Volunteer opportunities
The following opportunities are available for volunteers:
- Classroom support (reading with children, accompanying on excursions/camps, class activities).
- Library support (repairing and reshelving books).
- Sports coaches and team managers.
How to volunteer
Contact us if you’re interested in volunteering.