Volunteering

We warmly welcome volunteers to be part of our school community.
Whether you're helping out with food service in the canteen, supporting camps and excursions, or lending a hand on sports days, your time and energy make a real difference.

There are many ways to get involved, including:

• Helping with food service and preparation in the canteen

• Supervising and supporting students on excursions and school camps

• Assisting at sporting events, carnivals, and special activity days

• Covering and preparing books for the library or classrooms

• Supporting classroom activities or reading programs (where needed)
  
  

Volunteering is a great way to connect with other families, support student learning, and be part of the vibrant life of our school.

✅ Volunteer Requirements:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC): All volunteers must hold a current WWCC. This is free for volunteers and can be obtained online at https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children

• Onsite School Induction: Volunteers are required to attend a brief induction session covering our key policies, procedures, and expectations

• Online Induction via Xuno - Complete documents online

• Sign-In Procedure: All volunteers must sign in and out at the school office
   

📘 Child Safety Code & Policies:

All volunteers must read and familiarise themselves with the following important documents:

• Lockington Consolidated School Volunteers Policy 

• Lockington Consolidated School Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 

• Lockington Consolidated School Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedures 

• Lockington Consolidated School Child Safety Code of Conduct

• PROTECT: Four Critical Actions for Schools – Responding to incidents, disclosures and suspicions of child abuse

• PROTECT: Identify child abuse

These documents form part of our commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for every child in our care.

📅 Ready to Get Started?

1. Obtain or update your Working With Children Check.

2. Contact the school to express your interest 

3. Read through the listed policies and documents and complete the online Xuno Volunteer Induction Form (available once you have advised the school office) Copies are available at the school office or on our website.

4. Complete an on-site school induction 

5. Once all requirements are completed, you’ll be ready to begin volunteering!

🗓️ Annual Update

The school will send a reminder at the beginning of each year

📞 Have questions? Please get in touch with the school office on 54862474.

Thank you for supporting Lockington Consolidated School and helping us provide a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for all.