Volunteering

 

 

 

 

 

 

The project continues to develop. Ardoch's school based projects continue to roll out to more sites at the same time the number of volunteers continues to grow. Ardoch provides orientation, training and ongoing support to over 300 volunteers who work in schools and the community.

Ardoch has supported the following schools and early learning centres by recruiting, screening, training, placing and supporting volunteers to work with young people.

 

Ardoch Partner and LinCS schools for 2010 include:

 

Brisbane

·         Holy Rosary School                                           

·         Seville Road Primary School

·         Logan Lea State High School

Frankston

·         Wirilda Pre School

·         Mahogany Rise Primary School

·         Aldercourt Primary School

·         Rowellyn Park Primary School

·         St Francis Xavier School

·         Seaford Park Primary School

·         Seaford North Primary School

·         Carrum Downs Primary School

·         Monterey Secondary College

Geelong

·         North Shore Primary School

·         St Francis Xavier Primary School

·         St Thomas Acquinas Primary School

·         Norlane West Primary School

·         Geelong East Primary School

·         Corio Primary School

·         Corio Bay Senior College

Western

·         Sunshine Kindergarten 

·        Sunshine North Kindergarten

·        Sunshine East Kindergarten 

·        Albion North Primary School

·         Ardeer Primary School

·         Dinjerra Primary School

·         Sunshine Harvester Primary School

·         Sunshine Primary School

·        Sunshine North Primary School

·         Sunshine College (West Campus)

Central

·         Annie Todd Kindergarten ·         Cooke Court Kindergarten and Children's Centre ·         Rupert Street Kindergarten and Children's Centre ·         TRY South Yarra Kindergarten ·         South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten ·         St Kilda Primary School ·         Stonnington Primary School ·         Elwood Primary School ·         Fitzroy Primary School ·         Richmond West Primary School ·         St Kilda Park Primary School ·         Sacred Heart School ·         Caulfield Park Community School ·         Southern Teaching Unit ·         Elwood College Perth South Coogee Primary School

 

As well as providing opportunities for individuals to volunteer, the Ardoch Project offers tailored training options for corporations and secondary school students.

 

Currently Ardoch has over 300 volunteers providing both educational and emotional support to young people and families. Last year over 30,000 volunteer hours were contributed to making a difference to the lives of so many. In financial terms this is a contribution of over $500,000.

 

 

Ardoch Volunteers work in a range of settings at early childhood centres, primary and secondary schools and at the Ardoch Education Support Centre. Ardoch is committed to providing our volunteers with ongoing learning opportunities and ensuring their volunteering experience is both rewarding and enjoyable.

 

Some areas volunteers may be involved in are:

With the assistance of our program evaluations, Ardoch has continued to improve the training and support of volunteers and tailors training to meet the needs of different groups of volunteers. Currently, Ardoch has over 300 community volunteers from a variety of of all backgrounds and ages.

 

All prospective volunteers are invited to meet with the Ardoch Volunteers Coordinator to better understand the work of the Ardoch Youth Foundation, learn more about volunteering opportunities, talk about their own areas of interest. The Ardoch Volunteers Coordinator is dedicated to facilitating a rewarding experience for volunteers and taking care of their needs or concerns, overseeing volunteer involvement and maintaining ongoing communication.

 

All interested volunteers will need to pass through the Ardoch Volunteer recruitment process outlined below:

Depending on the area of volunteering, volunteers will always be thoroughly inducted into their school or area. The Volunteers Coordinator, together with the relevant Project Coordinator, monitors volunteer progress, involvement and offers debriefing opportunities.