Volunteer Induction

Volunteer Induction – Keeping Our Community Safe

At St Andrew’s, we are so grateful for the incredible contribution our volunteers make to school life. Your generosity and involvement truly strengthen our community.

To continue ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students, families, and volunteers, it is now a requirement for all volunteers to complete the Volunteer Induction process. This new process — endorsed by our School Advisory Council (SAC) — follows their recommendations to strengthen our child safety practices and align with current school and MACS expectations.

The Volunteer Induction is guided by the Volunteers Checklist, which outlines key child safety, wellbeing, and emergency management policies, along with necessary background checks such as a Working with Children Check and, where relevant, a police check.

There will be a 12-month phasing-in period for all volunteers to complete their induction, but we encourage everyone to begin as soon as possible. Completing it early will ensure you’re ready to help with classroom support, excursions, and school events when opportunities arise.

These measures are an important part of our shared commitment to child safety and to maintaining a trusted, caring environment for all members of our school community.

Click on the link to access the Volunteer Induction Checklist or a hard copy os avaible from the school office. 

Thank you for supporting this important initiative and helping to make St Andrew’s a safe and welcoming place for all. Please feel free to discuss this important inititive with me at anytime.