Volunteer Policy
A volunteer is someone who gives their time, talent, energy and expertise freely without charge in a productive way to enhance and enrich our school community. They may be relatives of students or people who have responded to a request. They work for the best outcomes for the children of Belgian Gardens State School.
To volunteer at Belgian Gardens State School, you must first attend a Volunteering Induction session that is held each Term and other times throughout the year. The details of the sessions are communicated to parents through our newsletter and face book page.
Volunteers are stepped through the Education Department's Mandatory Training Course, the Student Protection Policy as well as the school's routine, process and expectations. This information session is to be attended annually.
Following the sessions your photo will be taken for a photo ID to be made up for you to collect the next time you come in. Whenever you are on the grounds volunteering, you are required to sign and out at the office and wear your ID lanyard. A generic ID lanyard is available until your personalised one is ready.
Philosophy
• We believe that volunteers are invaluable to our school but need to be supported by sound policies, procedures and planning in order to meet our objectives
• Interaction between volunteers and our school enhance our role within the local community
• We believe that without volunteers, our ability to deliver an effective education to our students would be disrupted.
At our school:
Volunteers may help by
• Helping teachers in your child's classroom – organising games, reading groups, supervising outdoor
activities
• Tuckshop duties – once a week, once a month, once every 3 months – it's up to you!
• P&C fundraising activities – movie night and disco dances, Mothers' Day and Fathers' day stalls
• BBQ cooking at sports day, dances or end of year fancy dress evening
• Volunteering to become part of the P&C Committee
• Helping in the Library
Skills – all you need is smile, a willing, helping hand and interest in our children's education!!
P&C monthly meetings are held in the school staffroom every fourth Tuesday of the month commencing at 6.00pm. All are welcome to attend.
Volunteer Contact Persons:
P&C – President – Amanda Medill
Tuckshop Convenor
Your Class Teacher