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Becoming a volunteerHow to volunteerBecoming a volunteer
The best way to become a volunteer is to contact your local preschool or school to discuss what volunteering options are available. Look for opportunities that match your interests, availability and skills.
Some suggestions are:
- working in the canteen
- transporting students to out-of-school events
- sports coach
- reading assistance programs
- school clubs
- mentoring students
- Tournament of Minds program
- Pedal Prix
- working bees
- school fairs
- camps and excursions.
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About volunteering
People who wish to do voluntary work for any organisation that brings them in regular contact with children must first obtain a
criminal history clearance. This is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of children.
Some activities may not require a
criminal history check.
If you're a volunteer, you can expect an induction that covers the basics about your role and working environment, such as:
- responsibilities and tasks
- training
- health and safety
- mandatory reporting
- behaviour management procedures.
Volunteers are supervised by authorised staff. The level of supervision depends on the work being done and whether there is direct contact with students. Volunteers working directly with children are overseen by a staff member who can readily observe activities.
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Procedures for the management of volunteers in government schools and preschools (PDF 96KB)