Parent/Carer Volunteers

Our Commitment

At Parktone Primary School, we warmly welcome and encourage the involvement of parents and carers in our school community. Volunteering is a valuable way to support student learning, strengthen connections, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

We are committed to providing a child-safe school where all students are protected and feel safe, respected, and supported.

If you wish to volunteer at Parktone Primary School, you must have a current Working With Children Check. Your WWC must be presented to and recorded at the school office when signing in.

Becoming a Volunteer

To volunteer at Parktone Primary School, you must:

Hold a Current WWCC
Present a current Working with Children Check to the school office which will be recorded. Volunteers must carry the physical card on them at all times or upload a digital copy in the Victoria Services App.  

Sign In at the Office
Sign in and out at the school office and wear a visitor badge while on school grounds.

Read and Agree to School Expectations
Review the Volunteer Handbook and sign and return the Parent Helper Agreement to the school office.

Understand and follow relevant school policies and department guidelines, including child safety, code of conduct, and privacy requirements. These can be accessed below-

Child Safety Policy

Child Safety Standards Code of Conduct Policy

Volunteers Policy

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Volunteer Expectations

When volunteering at our school, you are expected to:

• Follow the direction of teachers and school staff
• Support learning in a positive, inclusive, and encouraging way
• Respect the diversity, dignity, and rights of all students
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students
• Always use respectful language and behaviour
• Follow school health and safety procedures
• Report hazards, incidents, or injuries to staff immediately
• Follow instructions during emergencies (e.g. fire drills, lockdowns)

Child Safety

Parktone Primary School is committed to acting in the best interests of children.

All volunteers must:

• Comply with the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• Report any concerns about a child’s safety immediately to a staff member or the Principal
• Behave in a way that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of all students