Engagement of Volunteers
There are some great ways for parents to be involved at our school. We thank you for taking the time to Volunteer and for your continued support. Volunteers are integral to the school experience for our students, and they provide an important link to the community.
Some of the ways our school use Volunteers include:
· Coaching school sports teams
· Helping during excursions or incursions
· Support at our school sports days and other school activities
· Classroom helpers
At Sacred Heart Primary School, Tatura the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. To uphold our commitment to child safety, ALL Volunteers are required to review and acknowledge our Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures. Additionally, Volunteers must complete a Volunteer Registration form and successfully complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction before commencing their role as a Volunteer.
We deeply value the contributions of our Volunteers and appreciate your support in maintaining a culture of care and protection. Together, we can continue to provide a safe and nurturing space for every child to thrive.
For more information regarding volunteering contact us or click on the to complete the Volunteer Registration form. Volunteer Registration Form
All Volunteers will be asked to:
· Complete a Volunteer Registration form (including personal details, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and 2 personal referees), please inform your referees they will be contacted by the school in relation to your volunteering.
· Once you have completed the Volunteer Registration form and are approved to Volunteer at the school, you will be sent an email with a link to access the required training:
(Please note – Completing this induction replaces the previous onsite induction interview)
· CESL School Volunteer Induction; and
· Read and acknowledge the Child Safe Code of Conduct, Staff & Students Professional Boundaries Policy and Photography & Video Policy and Procedures.
All Volunteers will be required to update details at the start of each year and inform the school of any changes to your circumstances or updates to your WWCC. All Volunteers will need to complete the CESL School Volunteer Induction and read and acknowledge all relevant safeguarding policies at the start of each school year even if an existing Volunteer.
All information received regarding volunteering and providing referee details will be maintained in line with CESL Privacy Policy.
Pre-engagement checks The Working with Children Act 2005 (Vic.) requires that any person doing child-related work, must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). It is the responsibility of the Volunteer to ensure the WWCC remains valid. Click here to apply for a WWCC.
CESL School Volunteer Induction All Volunteers must complete the allocated training, which will provide you with information on the school’s child safeguarding policies. You may also receive an induction specific to your volunteer activity.
We would again like to thank you for your understanding and your commitment to child safeguarding within our school community.
If you have any further questions regarding this form, please contact us.
Volunteers are required to view/read the following documentation as part of the application process for volunteering at Sacred Heart School. There is some training modules that volunteers need to complete prior to engaging in volunteering at Sacred Heart School. If you would like to volunteer, you should request access to the training modules by emailing Roslyn Todd rtodd@shtatura.catholic.edu.au