Individual Volunteer Application If you are participating in Literacy Buddies or Numeracy Buddies through your workplace, please do not complete this form and speak to your coordinator instead. Volunteer Application form Information about application Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ardoch. Ardoch volunteering requires an ongoing commitment as outlined in the Position Description for each applicable role. All volunteering takes place Monday – Friday during school hours. To view the current volunteer locations, see our map here. Volunteer screening requirementsArdoch is strongly committed to Child Safety and has a comprehensive screening and induction process for volunteers. As part of the process, you will be required to:Complete a virtual interview with Ardoch staff Successfully complete several online training modulesParticipate in interactive training led by Ardoch staffReceive a National Criminal History Check (paid for and organised by Ardoch via CrimCheck)Complete an International Criminal History Check if you have resided overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 yearsReceive a Working with Children Check in your stateProvide three referees for Ardoch to conduct reference checksBe able to meet the vaccination requirements for working in a school in your stateAgree to abide by the Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct Ardoch volunteers must be over the age of 18. Privacy and Equal Opportunity Ardoch’s Equal Opportunity Policy guidelines apply to the consideration of all information given. Personal information provided by you is subject to Ardoch’s Privacy Policy, which is available here.Changes to screening or volunteer requirements Ardoch reserves the right to alter this screening process as necessary to protect the best interests of children. Please note: Ardoch's available volunteer roles and locations may change, and we may not be able to accept all applicants.InsuranceAs an Ardoch volunteer you are covered by Ardoch’s Public Liability Insurance. If you experience an accident or injury, whilst volunteering for Ardoch, you must let Ardoch know by email or phone immediately. Page 1: Volunteer Information Personal Details PrefixPlease select... Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Prof. Mx. First Name Preferred Name Enter your preferred name, or retype your first name if it is the same Surname Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) GenderPlease select... Female Male Non-binary / gender diverse Other Prefer not to say Address (Street name & number) If you live in a unit or apartment please include unit number e.g. 1/101 Smith Street Suburb Postcode StatePlease select... VIC NSW QLD WA SA ACT TAS Contact Details Preferred PhoneMobileHome Mobile Phone Number Home Phone Number Additional Phone Number Home Phone Number Mobile Phone Number Preferred Email AddressPersonalWork Personal Email Address Work Email Address Additional Email Address Work Email Address Personal Email Address Emergency Contact Details Emergency Contact First Name Emergency Contact Last Name Emergency Contact Phone Number Emergency Contact Relationship to youPlease select... Partner (e.g., husband/wife, de facto) Parent/guardian Friend Family member Other Page 2: Volunteer role and experience Volunteer Role Summary of volunteer rolesEducation Volunteer: Attends a school or early years centre weekly for two hours to provide support to studentsProgram Support Volunteer: Attends an Ardoch office weekly to support program administrationOther Volunteer role: I am involved in another initiative with Ardoch outside the programs above and have been advised to select this option What role/program are you applying for?Please select... Education Volunteer Other Volunteer role Robots in Residence Volunteer interest and experience Have you volunteered with Ardoch before? Yes No Volunteering Experience Please list any current or previous volunteer positions you have held, including the name of the organisation/s. Skills and Life Experience Please list any skills or experience (including studies) you consider relevant to your application Experience with Young People Please outline your experience you have working with children or young people (including unpaid or with family) What best describes your current employment status? Student In employment Unemployed (looking for work) Unemployed (not looking for work) Retired Prefer not to answer Job Title Do you speak a language other than English that you would be willing to use in your volunteering?NoYesPrefer not to answer Please list the language/languages Availability to volunteer Please tell us the days and times you are available to volunteer. The more options you provide the easier it is for us to match you to a volunteer site. Regardless of how many days/times you provide, you will be allocated one regular day/time for your ongoing volunteering. MondayPlease select... Unavailable All day Morning Afternoon TuesdayPlease select... Unavailable All day Morning Afternoon WednesdayPlease select... Unavailable All day Morning Afternoon ThursdayPlease select... Unavailable All day Morning Afternoon FridayPlease select... Unavailable All day Morning Afternoon What is your preferred method of transport to/from volunteering?Please select... Driving Public transport Other Dietary and medical information Dietary requirements (Please select any that apply) No dietary requirements Gluten free / coeliac Dairy free / lactose free Vegetarian Vegan Halal Kosher Paleo FODMAP Tree nut and peanut allergies Fish and shellfish allergies Other Please provide details Do you have a disability, illness, or injury that Ardoch should be aware of so we can attempt to make necessary adjustments and/or accommodations for you to successfully perform your volunteer role? Yes No Note: Ardoch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is safe and supportive, that is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying Please provide details of any assistance you require Motivation to Volunteer Why are you interested to volunteer at Ardoch? Please select all the applyArdoch matches with my personal valuesTo learn new skills and/or gain experienceTo use my knowledge, skills and abilities that might otherwise go unpractisedTo stay connected with my communityTo volunteer with a friendTo help other peopleTo feel good about myselfTo keep myself busyTo meet Centrelink requirementsAs a university/TAFE placement How did you find about Ardoch?Please select... Ardoch website Ardoch newsletter Corporate volunteering GoVolunteer Google/Search Engine Indeed Lifestyle Community Local volunteering network Local newspaper Local Council Pro Bono Australia School/Early Years Service Seek Social Media University/TAFE Word of mouth Other Other volunteer opportunities There are sometimes opportunities to also volunteer with other Ardoch programs (see below for brief descriptions). Please tick the box for any other programs you would be interested to be contacted about. Learning Through LunchVolunteers have lunch with a table of students, using the opportunity to share about their experience in employment and discussing careers and study with the students. InterestedNot Interested Mock InterviewsVolunteers do practice job interviews with students and provide constructive feedback to them. InterestedNot Interested Speed CareersVolunteers share their career story as part of a panel of speakers to inform students of the career opportunities available to them. InterestedNot Interested Literacy BuddiesA letter-writing program where a group of volunteer Big Buddies (usually from the same workplace) are matched with and write to a class of student Little Buddies. InterestedNot Interested Numeracy BuddiesA correspondence program where a group of volunteer Big Buddies (usually from the same workplace) are matched with a class of student Little Buddies to discuss maths problems and the real-world application of maths. InterestedNot Interested Page 3: Child Safety Ardoch is strongly committed to Child Safety and has a comprehensive screening and induction process for volunteers. The following questions all relate to child safety. Ardoch’s Equal Opportunity Policy guidelines apply to the consideration of all information given. Personal information provided by you is subject to Ardoch’s Privacy Policy, which is available here. Working with Children Check As an Ardoch volunteer you are required to have a WWC check in the state in which you are volunteering. Do you have a Working with Children Check (WWCC)? YesApplied but not yet receivedNo, I will apply nowNo, I am a Police OfficerNo, I have a current VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registrationThis is referred to as a Blue Card in QLD WWC check number WWC Expiry Date Police Number VIT Number WWC check issuing statePlease select... VIC NSW ACT QLD WA TAS NT SA Criminal History Checks Ardoch actively promotes the protection and wellbeing of children and young people. All staff, contractors, and ongoing volunteers at Ardoch are required to undertake a National Criminal History Check. Ardoch organises this through a provider called CrimCheck. Ardoch covers the cost of this check and further details will be provided about how to apply.In accordance with Ardoch’s Child Safety Policy, we request that volunteer applicants disclose the details of any past charges and/or criminal offences for which they are currently under investigation. An applicant will not be automatically precluded from a volunteer placement on the basis of having a criminal record. Ardoch will examine the relevance of an individual’s particular record in relation to the requirements of the volunteer role. All information supplied by the applicant will be treated with strict confidentiality. Are you under investigation for any criminal offences or have you previously been convicted of any criminal offences? Yes No Please provide details International Police ChecksIf you have resided overseas for more than 12 months in the past 10 years, it is also a requirement to undertake an International Police Check for the country/countries where you lived. Have lived in another country for more than 12 months in the past 10 years?YesNo Please list the country or countries Reference checks Please provide the names of three referees who have known you in a work or community setting (other than a family member) for a minimum of twelve months. In selecting your referees, please select people who can speak objectively about your suitability for the position. This may include managers, co-workers, lecturers or teaching staff, sporting coaches, religious leaders. Referee 1 First name Surname Relationship to youPlease select... Manager Co-worker / colleague Religious/community leader Friend Other Occupation Phone Number Email Referee 2 First name Surname Relationship to youPlease select... Manager Co-worker / colleague Religious/community leader Friend Other Occupation Phone Number Email Referee 3 First name Surname Relationship to youPlease select... Manager Co-worker / colleague Religious/community leader Friend Other Occupation Phone Number Email Page 4: Demographic Information Volunteer demographics Ardoch is committed to ensuring our volunteer cohort matches the diversity of the communities in which we work. To achieve this, we have some optional questions below that we ask about demographics of our volunteers. Personal information provided by you is subject to Ardoch’s Privacy Policy, which is available here.This information will not be used for the purposes of determining your eligibility or suitability to volunteer. It is solely for reporting purposes. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Postgraduate Degree (PHD or Masters) Bachelor Degree Certificate III/IV or Diploma / Advanced Diploma Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 or below Other Prefer not to answer Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent? No Yes, Aboriginal Yes, Torres Strait Islander Yes, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Prefer not to answer Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment of long-term condition?YesNoPrefer not to answer Country of Birth Main languages spoken Cultural/Ethnic background(s) Page 5: Confirmation Photo/content permission By volunteering through Ardoch, photographs and/or content created through your participation in our programs will occasionally be used to promote our work (e.g. annual report, newsletters, reports to donors). Please click here to view Ardoch’s Content Permission Policy. Do you give Ardoch permission to use this content? Yes No Communication Ardoch will communicate directly with you regarding the program you have applied for and for opportunities relating to other programs you have expressed interest in. You will be able to change your interest settings if your situation changes. If you give permission, you will also receive general communications from Ardoch, including newsletters, information about our events and fundraising activities and other Ardoch updates. If you do not wish to be contacted by Ardoch except for specifically related to the program, please select no. Do you give Ardoch permission to contact you with general communications?YesNo Confirmation of answers I certify that my answer to each of the questions in this application is true and that the information provided is correct.Agree reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam. The submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.