Volunteering at school

There may be opportunities to volunteer at your child's school.

Volunteers may help with any of the following:

• excursions
• reading support in the classroom
• sport activities
• school councils or school boards
• fetes and other school events.

Contact your child's school to discuss the volunteering options available.

Working with children clearance

A working with children clearance helps to prevent and deter people who pose a risk to the safety of children from working with them, in either a paid or volunteer capacity.

Volunteers at schools must have a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre card) before starting. Learn more about the Working with Children Clearance (WWCC).

In some instances, short-term volunteers may not need a WWCC. Read about people who do not need clearance.