Volunteer Helpers

PURPOSE

To enable volunteers to assist in a rich and diverse range of educational activities and experiences within the school.

To provide training and support for the volunteer program.

To protect the well being, safety and security of students, staff, visitors and volunteers involved with the school.

IMPLEMENTATION

1.             All volunteers will require a satisfactory working with children check.

2.             A statutory declaration may be accepted while awaiting the results of a satisfactory criminal records check.

3.             Volunteers will not be left in charge of a student or group of students without the supervision of a teacher.

4.             Teacher, parent, volunteer and student confidentiality must be maintained at all times, any concerns that may arise must immediately be referred to a teacher or the Principal.

5.             Volunteers will sign in on arrival and sign and out on departure from the school.

6.             Volunteers will wear identification badges while assisting in the volunteer helpers program.

7.             A Volunteer Helper Training Program will be provided at the school.

Review Date:  2010