A list of volunteering skills and support which Early Years are looking for are as follows:
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Opportunities to volunteer may be available at the following services:
https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/childrens-services/kindergarten
Volunteering opportunities are available only during school term and is dependent on services availability at the time of application, there is no guarantee of placement.
I would like to volunteer
Children's Services Information
- Arthur Dickmann Childcare centre
- Arthur Mawson Children's Centre
- Colliver Road Kindergarten
- Dolena Young Kindergarten
- Frank R Pullar Children's Centre
- Gowrie Park Kindergarten
- Isabel Pearce Kindergarten
- Leslie Gribble Children's Centre
- Mooroopna Children and Family Centre
- Nancy Vibert Occasional Care
- Patricia Smith Kindergarten
- Rodney Neighbourhood Kindergarten
- Tallygaroopna Kindergarten
Mission Statement
Council believes every family has the right to access quality education and care services and Council's Early Years Department provides a range of service types for children.
It is important for every child to have the opportunity to succeed, and their families, carers and communities have the support they need to nurture, educate and care for our children.
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Councils Early Years Department consists of:
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Our vision is for better outcomes for all the children, young people and their families in our community. The best interests of the child is the foundation of all that we do. Our volunteer objectives are to:
- Facilitate and support relationships with children and families in order for the child to develop to their full potential.
- Support the service team in developing and strengthening a child's self-worth and confidence.
- Support the service team to help create the child's sense of connection within the service and the community.
- Provide positive motivation, indicated by changes in behaviors and attitude. Engage in the educational opportunities offered in the service setting in order to fulfil the child's potential.
Our commitment to child safety
Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation across all its services and settings, and has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Children and young people have the right to be and feel safe regardless of their circumstances including their age, gender, Aboriginality, race, religious beliefs, ability, or backgrounds.
We commit to:
- showing leadership in modelling a culture of child safety
- ensuring our employees, volunteers, and contractors understand their role in maintaining a culture of child safety, including acting to prevent, detect, respond to, and report on suspicions of abuse
- promoting cultural respect and cultural safety in all that we do
- listening and respecting the views of all children and young people on matters affecting them, including how we plan our services and environments.
shepp.city/ChildSafe
