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.  

• Check in at the Office
  Sign in and out at the school office and have the physical card or a digital copy of your Working with Children on you whilst volunteering.

• 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