2025 Volunteer expression of interest Form

Volunteering at Iona in 2025

Iona is first and foremost a community. For over 65 years, the school, its facilities and the community have been forged from the wonderful generosity of our parents and friends, in partnership with the Oblate Community.

Volunteers are a valuable part of the Iona community and volunteer work assists us to provide an extensive educational and co-curricular program. We are very grateful to the families who are able to contribute the gift of their time and talent to help support and grow our students. Each year, Iona families are requested to consider the many volunteering opportunities available. Click here to view our Volunteer Handbook and learn about the different opportunities.

We do understand that some of our families are not in a position to be able to commit to the volunteering opportunities available across the year. The College has the option of a $150 Commitment Levy, that can be paid in lieu of volunteering. This Commitment Levy will be applied to the tuition fee account in Term 4 for families who are not able to volunteer.

Please understand that some volunteering opportunities are in high demand and the College receives expressions of interest from more applicants than openings available.

If you do not complete this Volunteering Expression of Interest form, it will be assumed that you are opting to pay the Commitment Levy in lieu.

Thank you for being a special part of our community and contributing your personal time and talent to help support and grow the students in our care.

Volunteer Details
Full Name:*

Given NameSurname
Email:*
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Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Birth*

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Emergency Contact Details
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Iona Policies
Please read, understand and acknowledge the following policies as part of your Volunteering Expression of Interest.
Agreement*

I confirm that I have read and understand the abovementioned policies.

Working With Children Eligibility

No Card, No Start policy
In order to be eligible as a Volunteer working with children within an education setting, there are several legislative government requirements in-line with the National Volunteering Standards Australia.

For more information, please visit the Blue Card website.
Have you ever been in breach of another organisations child/vulnerable persons protection and code of conduct?*
Please explain the breach made against another organisation's child/vulnerable persons protection and code of conduct.
Have you had any concerns raised about your behaviour towards children or vulnerable persons?*
Please explain the concerns raised about your behaviour.
Have you ever been subjected to an investigation or convicted of a criminal offense relating to abuse or inappropriate behaviour?*
Please explain the investigation or conviction you were subjected to in relation to abuse or inappropriate behaviour.
Under 18 years of age?

If you are under 18 years of age, you will not require a Blue card or further evidence to work or volunteer with Children. However, should you turn 18 within the next 3 months, the College encourages you to start your application as soon as possible. This is to ensure that there are no delays to your Blue Card Volunteer application and that you are able to continue your volunteer activities in-line with the"No Card, No Start" rules after you turn 18.
Do you have a current Blue/Exemption Card?*

YesNo - I will need to apply for a Blue CardNo - I am under 17 and 9 months
Please upload a photo of your current Blue/Exemption Card (including the card number and expiry date)*
Blue Card Number:
Blue Card Expiry:

MonthDayYear
Date
Applying for a Blue/Exemption Card

A Blue Card is required for your work with our College. The link below will take you to the Blue Card portal where you can apply for your Volunteer Card.

Please note, you will be required to enter your application's reference number before continuing with your volunteer registration form.

CLICK HERE to apply:Blue Card Account Application Link

When applying for a blue card for the first time, you will first need to create a BLUE CARD SERVICES PORTAL ACCOUNT.

This account will allow the College to link with, and approve your application to apply for a volunteer blue card under Iona College.

If you have an expired blue card, and no blue card services portal account, you will also need to apply for a new account.

After the College links with your account, you will receive a notification prompting you to complete your application for a free volunteer blue card.
Blue Card Services Online Account Number*
Should be Empty:

Volunteer Details

Emergency Contact Details

Relationship to Iona

Volunteering Opportunities

Iona Policies

Working With Children Eligibility

Applying for a Blue/Exemption Card