Volunteers

Volunteering is encouraged in the Mid North Christian College community. Values of servanthood, community participation and sharing knowledge and experiences underpin this policy.  

The participation of volunteers richly enhances the College’s educational endeavours and sense of community. There are many benefits of volunteering, with volunteers playing an integral part in supporting and enriching the lives of children and young people at Mid North Christian College. 

Volunteers can do many roles that support Mid North Christian College to make sure children and young people are cared for in a safe and positive environment. Some of these roles include student mentoring, lunchtime clubs, school fundraising, sporting teams and events, providing educational support, coaching, and helping on camps and excursions. 

All volunteers are: 

• recruited using an open and planned approach to attract volunteers with relevant interests, knowledge, skills or attributes, as required by the College 
• selected based on interest, knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to the role 
• required to adhere to Mid North Christian College’s commitment to a Christian ethos, cultural diversity, and child safe environment.  
• to meet the screening procedures set out in the appropriate section of Mid North Christian College’s Recruitment Policy 
• given relevant information about the College, their role, recruitment, and selection process 
• required to have a current Working With Children Check 
• to attend a volunteer induction session with the Principal or volunteer contact person 
• to complete required training, including RRHAN-EC fundamentals for all volunteers 
• required to adhere to the Volunteer Agreement and Child Safety Code of Conduct