SAKG  

VOLUNTEERS PLEASE

Dear parents and friends of SAKG, 

We have been very excited to welcome our Years 3 and 4 students to the SAKG program in 2021. 

Here are few points to note about the program.

·         The SAKG program is a community effort. All kitchen and garden classes require 5 volunteers for each session for the classes to run properly. Volunteer places in the kitchen and garden are open to parents, grandparents, family friends and community members. No experience is necessary and all are welcome.

·         Work in the kitchen and garden is undertaken by the students. Volunteers are required to supervise a small group of students, usually 4 or 5, and assist with the given task for the session. There is also an emphasis on safety with student use of tools and utensils.

·         If you are unable to attend your session, please let us know in advance and please try to find another volunteer to replace you.

·         Parents will not always be able to work with their own children. We do our best to facilitate this, but it is not always possible.

·         For those of you who have not volunteered before, please note the following:

-All volunteers need a Working With Children Check card. These are free for volunteer status and are valid for 5 years. Please make sure that the office has your WCC number and that you have signed a code of conduct form (also at the office). WCC can be applied for online and are processed at the post office. https://wwcv.auspost.com.au/Volunteers

-Please sign up on VolunteerSignup. Click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: 

Garden Roster https://volunteersignup.org/Q9RY3

Kitchen Roster https://volunteersignup.org/KXLTD

Please arrive 10 minutes before your session time begins. You will need to sign in on Compass at the school reception prior to arriving at the SAKG building for contact tracing purposes. 

Kitchen volunteers will be required to wear a mask while working in the kitchen, unless you have a medical exemption. It is advisable that you take a few minutes to check your given task for the session and the group you will be working with.

We look forward to working with you this year. If you have any further questions about volunteering or the SAKG program, please do not hesitate to contact either Angel or myself.

Angel Munro  SAKG Kitchen Specialist             Anna Malone SAKG Garden Specialist                                          ANGEL.MUNRO@education.vic.gov.au     ANNA.MALONE@education.vic.gov.au

Thanks,

Anna

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