Volunteer
Ardoch's Volunteer Project has become increasingly a recognised model of best practice in recruitment, screening, training and support of volunteers for work in preventative programs at schools and early childhood centres.
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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.
Melbourne |
Geelong |
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Primary Schools |
Primary Schools |
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· Elwood Primary School |
· North Shore Primary School |
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· Richmond West Primary School |
· Norlane West Primary School |
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· St Kilda Park Primary School |
· Corio Primary School |
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· Port Melbourne Primary |
· Geelong East Primary School |
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· St Kilda Primary School |
· St Francis Xavier Primary |
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· Sacred Heart School |
· St Thomas Aquinas Primary |
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· Stonnington Primary (Windsor) |
Secondary Schools |
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· Fitzroy Primary School |
· Corio Bay Senior College |
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· Aldercourt Primary School (Frankston) |
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· Rowellyn Park Primary School (Carrum Downs) |
Brisbane |
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· Mahogany Rise Primary School (Frankston) |
Primary Schools |
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· St Francis Xavier Primary (Frankston) |
· Seville Road Primary School |
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· Seaford Park Primary School |
· Holy Rosary School |
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· Seaford North Primary School |
Secondary Schools |
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· Carrum Downs Primary School |
· Loganlea State High School
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· Albion North Primary School |
Perth |
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· Ardeer Primary School |
Primary Schools |
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· Sunshine Harvester Primary School |
· South Coogee Primary School |
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· Dinjerra Primary School (Braybrook) |
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· Sunshine Primary School |
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· Sunshine North Primary School
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· Braybrook Primary |
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· Glengala Primary (West Suhshine) |
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· Sunshine North Primary School |
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Early Childhood |
Secondary |
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· TRY South Yarra Kindergarten |
· Caulfield Park Community School
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· South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten |
· Southern Teaching Unit (Moorabbin) |
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· Annie Todd Kindergarten |
· Elwood College |
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· Cooke Court Kindergarten and Children's Centre
· Sunshine North Kindergarten
· Sunshine Kindergarten
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· Monterey Secondary College
· Sunshine College (West Campus) |
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.
Options for Involvement:
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:
- Tutor/Mentor Program
- Lunchtime Activities
- Breakfast Clubs
- Mentoring
- In Class Support
- Fundraising & Special Events
- Ardoch Centre Support
- Professional Support
- Schoolyard Blitzes
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:
- Register interest in becoming an Ardoch Volunteer click here
- Completion of Ardoch Volunteer application form - click here to download application form
- Informal interview
- Police check
- Working with Children check
- Referee check
- Training (three sessions at three hours each)
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.
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