Margaret A Francis: 'The Volunteer'
The volunteer is one with a heart so sincere.
No task too large, no task too small.
Who will help with anything at all.
Who will be there in the morning light,
Or help in the dark of night.
The volunteer, our extra hand,
On whose future our children stand.
Never anyone so dear as an Alligator Creek State School volunteer!
Visitors and volunteers
For safety reasons, please sign the 'Visitors’ Register' at the school office upon arrival rn the school grounds. Visitors and volunteers are required to have a ‘Blue Card’ (Working with Children). Parents/legal carers are not required to have a Blue Card when working in their child’s classroom/activities.
Working cooperatively
The school promotes the development of productive partnerships between school and home, for the benefit of parents, students and staff. The Principal or Deputy Principal should be contacted and informed of concerns and to assist in managing the resolution of conflict. This includes topics such as:
Confidentiality—volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality of staff and student concerns.
Well-being—of staff, students and volunteers. Relationship concerns can cause anxiety and stress, thereby reducing the quality of positive partnerships and affecting health.