Volunteer Application

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Your Personal Details

Your relationship to the school *

Parent Grandparent Guardian Other (not a parent/grandparent/guardian)

Child's full name (if applicable)

Given name *

Middle name

Family name *

Date of birth *

Home phone

Mobile *

Home address *

Postal address

Same as home address Different address

Email address *

Emergency contact name *

Emergency contact phone *

Do you have any psychological or medical conditions that might affect your ability to volunteer, or anything we should know in case of emergency? (e.g. diabetes, severe food allergy, asthma, epilepsy)

Do you need any special assistance because of a disability?

2

Volunteering, Employment or Study

Tell us about something you've done recently — paid work, volunteering, or study.

What did you do? (brief description)

Name of organisation

Organisation phone

3

How You Connect With Our Community

Country of birth

Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?

Languages you speak other than English

Availability – what days and times could you volunteer?

Tell us about yourself — what can you contribute as a volunteer?

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Screening (Working With Children)

Volunteering with us may require a Working With Children Check. You understand that if one is needed, you cannot start until clearance has been received.

Do you already have a Working With Children Check?

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Volunteer Declaration – Confidential

To meet our commitment to child safety, we need the following information from you. If you answer 'yes' to any question, you may be asked for more details before being placed as a volunteer.

Have you ever been investigated or found guilty of any criminal offence, including traffic offences not resolved by expiation? *

Have you ever been dismissed or resigned from employment or a volunteer role following allegations of improper conduct relating to children? *

Have you ever been the subject of allegations, investigation or other process relating to alleged misconduct as a volunteer or employee? *

Have you ever been the subject of allegations of inappropriate conduct of a violent or sexual nature towards or in relation to anyone? *

Have you ever been refused a child-related employment screening or Working With Children Check in South Australia or any other Australian jurisdiction? *

Are you a prohibited person as identified in the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016? *

I understand that if any information in this application changes, it is my responsibility to advise the education and early childhood service leader as soon as possible. *

I confirm and declare that to the best of my knowledge I have truthfully answered all questions. I understand that if I provide any false or misleading information I cannot start or stay on as a volunteer.

Print your name *

Date *

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Volunteer Agreement & Expected Behaviour

This agreement grants you permission to volunteer at East Adelaide School. Both you and the site leader may cancel this agreement at any time.

The school agrees to:

Welcome you and value your work
Ensure you meet all Department for Education volunteer policy requirements, including:
- Knowledge of screening and suitability requirements
- Awareness of work health and safety
- Being supervised at all times
Provide you with an induction and a contact person
Give you a clearly written role description
Provide support, regular feedback and training as needed
Keep accurate, confidential records of your work and personal details
Provide a safe working environment

Your values as a volunteer:

ServiceProudly serve the community.

ProfessionalismStrive for excellence.

TrustConfidence in the ability of others.

RespectValue every individual.

Honesty & IntegrityAct truthfully and fairly.

Courage & TenacityNever give up.

I agree to:

Only do the work described in my volunteer role description
Carry out my role to the best of my ability and do required induction or training
Work under staff supervision at all times
Always put the safety and wellbeing of children first — reporting concerns immediately
Follow all Department for Education and SA Government policies relevant to my role
Report any workplace health and safety concerns
Advise the site leader promptly if any information I have provided changes
Understand that if I do not comply with this agreement, my permission to volunteer may be withdrawn

What we expect from you:

When you volunteer with children and young people:
- Make sure the time spent together is positive
- Treat them with dignity, equality and respect
- Give them a chance to speak about the things that affect their care or learning
- Listen to them
- Be aware that their needs and vulnerabilities are specific and can differ because of age, language barriers, developmental capabilities, disability, mental health, trauma or abuse
- Make sure they are in a space that is safe and free from obvious hazards
Be polite. Respect all people.
Don't share personal information or talk unnecessarily about children or young people, staff or children's parents or carers. Don't gossip.
Avoid making any special relationships with children or young people:
- Make sure there's no favouritism, like gifts or special treatment
- Don't make relationships outside your volunteer role, including personal online social networking such as Facebook and Snapchat
Understand that our staff have a broader duty of care for children and young people that can't be delegated or transferred to you.
Respect the site leader's role as the spokesperson for the school, preschool, or children's centre.
Be careful about public discussions. Only share official information when authorised by the site leader or required by law.
Ask for help when needed. Listen to and follow instructions from the site leader.
Declare any conflicts of interest. Make sure a personal interest doesn't improperly affect your work.
Don't accept gifts that might influence how you do your work.
Report unethical workplace behaviour that violates any law, is a danger to children, young people or the environment, or represents corrupt conduct or maladministration.
Use government and public resources responsibly and appropriately, including equipment and technology.

Print your name *

Date *

Your information will be treated sensitively and in accordance with the State Records Act 1997 and the Information Privacy Principles Instruction.

Referee 1 *

Referee 2 (optional)

The school agrees to:

Your values as a volunteer:

I agree to:

What we expect from you:

Your application is ready!