Volunteer

Training                       term 1

Volunteer training term 1

Please note that if you attended a training session in the past, you do NOT need to attend another one. ‘Once trained, we have you for life!’

For new volunteers we are offering two briefings this term

So that we can strengthen our interdependent partnership between Plenty Parklands school and the community, we offer training sessions for parent and community members. Our students have benefited from the work and dedication of hundreds of helpers. We are always ready and willing to welcome even more. You may be a new member of our community and keen to offer your help while also getting to know other community members.

The sessions will outline your role and responsibilities with regard to Privacy, Work Cover, Harassment and Occupational Health and Safety legislation. In line with our values, particularly those of Care, Trust and Respect, you will understand that the safety and care of your children are the most important considerations when implementing a program such as volunteer helpers. Also with legislation related to a range of issues it is imperative that ALL volunteers are briefed before they are able to help in any way at school. You need only attend one of the briefings.

This training includes everyone who would like to start to help in any or all of the following areas; Parent Fundraising, interschool sport, uniform shop, classroom helpers (in any area of the curriculum), excursions, special event days, fun day at the end of the year, gardening, sports coaching, P.E. programs such as the Prep Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) and any transportation of students. In fact, anyone who helps at the school in any way.

Please note: this does not apply to prep classes. They will begin in term 2 to allow the prep students to settle in to school life during term 1.

Please note that helpers on school camps have a special briefing prior to camp in addition to this briefing.

The dates for term 1 are:

Tuesday 18th February 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.         or           Wednesday 19th February 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.         

Remember that you need to participate in a training session in order to help in any capacity at the school.  The briefing takes about 30 minutes and will be held in the conference room (library) or staff lounge (staff room).  

After completion of this short briefing, you will be welcome to help at PPPS at any time in the future in a ‘one off’ or ongoing situation.

Please see this invitation as an opportunity to get to know other members of our school community while also providing the students of PPPS with invaluable support and assistance.

Don’t worry; there are no hard questions to answer or problems to solve. You just need a willingness to help and we’ll do the rest!! We look forward to seeing you at one of these sessions.

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