Volunteering at School

We are proud that so many parents, carers, grandparents and members of the local community support our children to have some great experiences and opportunities at school.  We really value the time, effort and experiences you give.

If you are interested in volunteering, please make contact with School Administrator Mrs Jessica Kift in the School Office

How it works

There are many ways you can help, these include:

• Supporting in the classroom
  • Reading with a small group of children, helping with practical activities like cooking, craft, gardening
• Supporting particular events
  • Coaching at sporting tournaments/events, helping prepare year end performances and shows, helping with fund raising events, accompanying classes on school trips
• Walking to events in the local community
  • All classes have regular library visits, church services, swimming lessons where walkers are required
• Using a talent you have to enrich the curriculum
  • Talking to a class about your job, hobbies you may have or experiences relevant to the class topic/theme.

What we need from you to become a volunteer.

To be on the school volunteer register we do need you to commit to volunteering at least once per term.  We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and all volunteers MUST:

- complete an online DBS check as a named volunteer at Osbaston CIW School, and be willing to supply two character references and proof of identification

- have a valid Group A Safeguarding Training certificate. You can complete this training online and it takes around one hour to complete.

- provide 2 character references

- complete face to face Group A+ training with Mrs Jones

Whatever volunteering you are able to offer, we thank you for the invaluable support. You are helping to enrich the lives of the children in our school and we hope you both enjoy the opportunity and the experience.

Volunteer Handbook.docx (3)

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