Workplace Volunteer Application Thank you for volunteering with Ardoch. The Ardoch team, our partner schools and the children we work with all benefit from the time and energy that you commit. Collection of your information is important to the safety of the children and yourself and is a compulsory requirement of volunteering with Ardoch. If you have any questions please speak to an Ardoch representative. Volunteer screening requirements Ardoch 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: Successfully complete several online training modules Receive a National Criminal History Check (via Ardoch) Complete an International Criminal History Check if you have resided overseas for 12 months or more in the past 10 years Receive a Working with Children Check in your state Be able to meet the vaccination requirements for working in a school in your state Agree 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 that partner and Ardoch volunteer requirements change, and we may not be able to accept all applicants. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 5Personal DetailsPrefix *Prefix*Mr.Ms.Mrs.Dr.Prof.MxFirst Name *Last Name *Preferred Name *Enter your preferred name, or retype your first name if it is the sameDate of Birth *DD12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031MM123456789101112YYYY2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Gender *GenderFemaleMaleNon-binary/gender diverseOtherPrefer not to sayAddress *Suburb *Postcode *State *State*ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWAContact DetailsWork Phone Number *Please do not include space between numbers i.e 0392355235Mobile Phone NumberPlease do not include spaces or area code i.e. 0423423423Preferred PhoneWork PhoneMobile PhoneWork Email Address *Personal Email AddressPreferred EmailWork EmailPersonal EmailEmergency Contact DetailsEmergency Contact First Name* *Emergency Contact Last Name* *Emergency Phone Number* *please do not include spaces i.e. 0423423423Emergency Contact Relationship to youPartner (e.g. husband, wife, defacto)Parent/guardianFriendFamily memberOtherWorkplace InformationName of your current workplace? *Workplace address - Street Name and numberSuburbPostcodeStateState*ACTNSWNTSATASQLDWAVICJob TitleNextVolunteer RoleWhat role/program are you applying for? *Literacy BuddiesNumeracy BuddiesLearning Through LunchMock InterviewsSpeed CareersIndustry VisitOtherVolunteer ExperienceHave you volunteered with Ardoch before? *YesNoDietary and medical informationNote: 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 Dietary requirements(Please select any that apply) *No dietary requirementsDairy free / lactose freeVeganKosherFODMAPFish and shellfish allergiesGluten free / coeliacVegetarianHalalPaleoTree nut and peanut allergiesOtherPlease 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? *YesNoPlease provide details of any assistance you require *Other Volunteer OpportunitiesThere are sometimes opportunities to also volunteer with other Ardoch programs. Please tick the box for any other programs you would be interested to be contacted about. Learning Through LunchInterestedNot InterestedVolunteers have lunch with a table of students, using the opportunity to share about their experience in employment and discussing careers with the students. Mock InterviewsInterestedNot InterestedVolunteers do practice job interviews with students and provide constructive feedback to them. Speed CareersInterestedNot InterestedVolunteers share their career story as part of a panel of speakers to inform students of the career opportunities available to them. Literacy BuddiesInterestedNot InterestedA letter-writing program where workplace Big Buddies are matched with and write to student Little Buddies. Numeracy BuddiesInterestedNot InterestedWorkplace Big Buddies are matched with school Little Buddies and share blogs to discuss maths problems and the real-world applications of maths. NextChild SafetyArdoch 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.Working With Children CheckAs 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 nowThis is referred to as a Blue Card in QLD WWCC number *Expiry Date * WWC check issuing stateState*ACTVICNSWQLDWATASNTApplication numberCriminal History ChecksArdoch 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? *YesNoPlease provide detailsInternational 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? *YesNoPlease list the country or countriesNextDemographic InformationArdoch 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. This information will not be used for the purposes of determining your eligibility or suitability to volunteer. It is solely for reporting purposes. 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.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 DegreeCertificate III/IV or Diploma/Advanced DiplomaYear 12Year 11Year 10 or belowOtherPrefer not to answerAre you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent? *NoYes, AboriginalYes, Torres Strait IslanderYes, Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderPrefer not to answerDo you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment of long-term condition? *YesNoPrefer not to answerCountry of BirthMain languages spokenCultural/Ethnic background(s)NextPhoto/content permissionBy 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 Permissions Policy. Do you give Ardoch permission to use this content? *YesNoCommunicationArdoch 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?YesNoConfirmation of answersI certify that my answer to each of the questions in this application is true and that the information provided is correct. *AgreeEmailSubmit
