Volunteering at MPS

Under the Child Safe Standards, schools must ensure all volunteers working at the school or a school activity where children are likely to be present are aware of the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

At Murrumbeena Primary School we ask that volunteers are aware of the school’s Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedures.

Under the Child Safe Standards, volunteers must be ‘attuned to signs of harm’. This information can be found in the PROTECT - Identify Child Abuse document here

VOLUNTEER INDUCTION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Murrumbeena Primary School. The purpose of the induction is to ensure volunteers are familiar with our policies and procedures relating to child safety and understand the important role they play in maintaining and promoting the safety of all our students.

Volunteers must read the suite of policies and procedures in the links (below) before commencing any work where children are likely to be present.

Murrumbeena Primary School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. We want children attending our school to be safe, happy and respected.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is supported and students feel safe at school.
Allegations and concerns relating to the safety and wellbeing of our school community will be treated very seriously and consistently, within our policies and procedures.
We are committed to preventing child abuse, early identification of possible risks, and removing and reducing these risks.
Everyone has a role to ensure children are safe – if something doesn’t feel right or if you have any concerns about any inappropriate behaviour in the school community, please contact the principal or assistant principals, a teacher, or the administration office.
If this would not be appropriate in the circumstances, you can contact the South East Victoria Regional (SEVR) Office of the Department of Education and Training on 1800 338 663.

INDUCTION INFORMATION

Under the Child Safe Standards volunteers must receive an induction and training in child safety that is appropriate to their role and responsibilities.

This presentation contributes to:

Training requirements for Child Safe Standard 8- child safety knowledge, skills and awareness
Induction requirements for Child Safe Standard 6- suitable staff and volunteers.

Volunteer training - Child Safe Standards (PPTX, 2.3MB).

When volunteering at MPS all new volunteers must read and familiarise themselves with the following policies. These policies can be found on the school website. If you would prefer a hard copy of this pack, please contact the team in the office who will provide one for you.

The following documents must be signed prior to commencing work as a volunteer at Murumbeena Primary School.

*The above documents must be signed and returned to the administration office prior to working with any students. You must also provide your Working with Children Check card.

A Working with Children Check can be obtained here