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The success of our school community depends largely on the co-operation between students, their families and school staff members. The support of volunteers contribute greatly to our school community.

Parent/Community involvement helps the school and the children to prosper. Children enjoy the opportunities when their parents and grandparents are involved in class and school events.

There are a number of opportunities for parents/caregivers and families to be involved in St Pius X school and we warmly invite you to participate by:

  • Listening to reading and assisting in other learning opportunities
  • Attending class excursions and/or camps
  • Assisting in the Canteen
  • Supporting as a volunteer coach or manager for one of school sporting teams.
  • Being a member of the School Board or Parents and Friend’s committee.

How do I become a registered volunteer?

To ensure the safety of everyone in our school community, all regular volunteers are required to undertake a process to become a registered volunteer. The school can support you with this process and once registered, your volunteer registration is valid for 5 years. 

Please complete the steps below:

Step 1: Obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide Police Check

It is the responsibility of all Catholic organisations, including Catholic schools, to ensure that all volunteers and contractors assisting at their premises have a current clearance. Prospective volunteers need to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the Department of Human Services (DHS) as well as a current Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide Police Clearance letter/card.

OPTION 1: 

Visit the Front Office in person and provide 100 points of identification (only original or certified true copies will be accepted) and an email address which will be used to enable the electronic application process to be completed. The form will then be forwarded to the Screening and Verification Authority (SAVA) for processing.

You will receive an activation email from Department of Human Services (DHS), then upon activation, a second email will be sent to you with an ID and password along with the link to enter the DHS system.

The standard processing time is generally approximately 30 days. You will receive the WWCC by email and a Catholic Police Clearance letter and card by post, directly from the Police Check Unit. You must bring the letter and card to your school site induction.

OPTION 2:  (If you hold a current WWCC)

If you already have a current WWCC , you can forward the email to info@stpiusx.catholic.edu.au and we will initiate the processing of your Catholic Police Clearance. Your clearance letter and card will be sent to you by the Screening and Verification Authority (SAVA) by post.

Step 2: Read the CESA Induction Booklet for Volunteers

This induction booklet addresses Work Health and Safety, Privacy Information, confidentiality and the Protective Practices document. Together, these induction components aim to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and young people and the safety of our volunteers.

Please click here to download and read the  Induction Booklet for Volunteers

Step 3: Complete a CESA Volunteer Application and Declaration Form

Please click here download and print the CESA Volunteer Application Package Form and the CESA Volunteer Declaration

Step 4: Complete the Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) online training

Volunteers are required to complete the online Responding to Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RAN-EC) training which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.plink.sa.edu.au/ilp/pages/login.jsf 

You will need to create a plink account and complete the  ‘Fundamental Course’ only.

Please allow approximately 2 hours to complete this training. A certificate will be issued at the completion of the course. 

Step 5: Attend an in-person induction at St Pius X School

Please ensure you have completed all of the necessary documentation and training before making an appointment for your in-person induction. Appointments can be made by calling the Front Office on 82669 400 or email info@stpiusx.catholic.edu.au

Documents can be emailed through prior or bought to your induction and copies will be made for you.