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Last Updated 05/05/2026
Volunteering at Highgate
Volunteering is a wonderful way to support our students, connect with the school community, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you can help in the classroom, assist with a school event, read in the classroom, attend an excursion, volunteer in our canteen, or support extracurricular activities or camps, there are many ways to get involved.
Parents and members are the community are encouraged to be involved in the day-to-day activities in the class as well as specific programs and committees in the school. Whether you have a little time to spare or can commit more regularly, every contribution is valued and makes a difference. Please read the role descriptions below to find the role that would suit you best.
If you are interested in volunteering at Highgate, please read the “Volunteer letter application and agreement” and follow the processes outlined.
Step 1: Complete the Volunteer Induction Requirements
Step 2: Explore the volunteer role descriptions
You play an important role in building a thriving community around our students. Your time and effort are truly valued. We look forward to working with you at Highgate!
For further information on volunteering in Department for Education schools, please visit the following Volunteering in schools, preschools and children’s centres.
For questions about volunteering, please contact dl.1063.info@schools.sa.edu.au.
Volunteer Policy ( 103KB , PDF )
Volunteer Application ( 306KB , PDF )
Volunteer Agreement ( 256KB , PDF )
Volunteer Requirements ( 233KB , PDF )
Step 1: Volunteer Induction Process
Before volunteering, all parents/carers must complete the volunteer requirements outlined here. We appreciate this process can feel tedious, yet it is important for the safety and well-being of our students and mandated by the Department of Education. Some of the requirements only need to be done once and others are valid for multiple years. Volunteer packs, with all required paperwork, can be collected from the Front Office.
We recommend starting by reading Review the Volunteer Policy and Volunteer Agreement below.
All volunteers in Department for Education schools must:
- Submit a Volunteer Application Form (including a signed declaration)
- Complete a Working With Children Check
- Complete a Responding to Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RAN-EC) session for volunteers
- Department for Education General Induction (online)
- Attend an onsite Volunteer Induction – To register, email Olivia.Brown692@schools.sa.edu.au.
For detailed instructions on the steps above, please review the Volunteer Requirements PDF.
After reviewing the following documents, if you have any further questions, please contact dl.1063.info@schools.sa.edu.au. If you have already completed the steps and are looking for the status of your volunteer paperwork, you can email dl.1063.info@schools.sa.edu.au.
Camp and Excursion volunteer role description ( 63KB , PDF )
Lego and Robotics Club volunteer role description ( 107KB , PDF )
Canteen Helper volunteer role description ( 53KB , PDF )
Classroom Helper volunteer role description ( 50KB , PDF )
Library Helper volunteer role description ( 48KB , PDF )
Listen to Reading volunteer role description ( 71KB , PDF )
Sports Helper volunteer role description ( 71KB , PDF )
Environment Helper volunteer role description ( 49KB , PDF )
Share a Skill or Hobby volunteer role description ( 50KB , PDF )
Working Bee volunteer role description ( 50KB , PDF )
Step 2: Explore the Volunteer Roles
Getting involved as a volunteer is a rewarding way to contribute to our school community and support our students. Whether you can offer a little time or more regular help, there are many opportunities to participate in ways that suit your availability and interests. Every effort, big or small, makes a meaningful difference. Explore the roles below to see what best suits you.