Be a part of our College Community

St Joseph's is a Catholic Edmund Rice Education Australia Boys' Secondary College, with an enrolment over 1800 students. This college community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. We aim to create a child-safe and child-friendly environment where children are free to enjoy life to the full without any concern for their safety. There is particular attention paid to the most vulnerable children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with a disability.

There are many ways parents, family members and carers can become involved at St Joseph's College, from our wonderful Canteen Volunteers who help with serving and preparing lunches, to our parents who lend us a hand at College events, perhaps cook a spare meal for our Care Group or inspire future generations by helping our Careers Centre. The Men's Association is a great way for dads or male carers to get involved with working bees - followed by a BBQ!

Volunteering is also a great way to make some new connections with fellow parents and have some fun! If you think you could share some of your time or experience with us - we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Parents & Friends Association

Contact: Jodie Warrick – Events & Community Engagement Coordinator – Ph: 5226 8122 [email protected]

As parents and carers, you are automatically part of the P&F.  Meetings are held once per month and are attended by either the Principal or Deputies who present the school report regarding new initiatives and programs.  We provide social activities for the boys as well as being a huge support for major fundraising events and College functions.  We invite you to come along to a meeting to find out more!  All are welcome and refreshments and snacks are provided. Can’t make it to meetings? Our Parents & Friends also welcome volunteers who wish to help out at College events.

Care Group

Contact: Adrienne Tuck – Principal’s PA – Ph: 5226 8119 [email protected]

Our Care Group was formed to assist families during times of crisis. Each year this group has done wonderful work supporting those in our community by providing meals and supplies when they are most in need. For families in crisis, there is often little time to prepare meals for those at home and the Care Group aims to ease the burden in difficult times. Anyone who is willing to assist is most welcome to contact Adrienne Tuck, Principal’s Personal Assistant via email.

Mens Association

Contact: Pierre Belluzzo – Grounds Manager – Ph: 5226 8128 [email protected]

The Mens Association working bees are a great opportunity for fathers to become involved in College life. The group contributes to the maintenance and beautification of College grounds and buildings along with other hands-on roles at the College. A team of volunteers work on a roster one Sunday per month from 9:00am -11:00am, followed by a BBQ and refreshments. This group develops friendships between fathers, in some cases grandfathers of students, as well as past students of the College. A great opportunity to meet some of the men of SJC, lend a hand and become involved.

Heritage Centre

Contact: Susan Belluzzo – Archivist – Ph: 5226 8272  [email protected]

The Heritage Centre is the repository for the College’s Heritage Collection. We welcome volunteers with an interest in the College history. Volunteers help with sorting and setting up displays.

Canteen

Contact: Danni Thompson – Canteen Manager Ph: 5226 8138

daniellet@sjc.vic.edu.au or Karen Sherman [email protected]

Our canteen relies on our volunteers to help serve over 1500 hungry boys! Volunteers are placed on a roster and come along once per month from 10:30am - 1:30pm to help with the preparation and serving of student lunches. You will have the opportunity to get to know one another and have fun, with many catch-ups between recess and lunch. Alternatively, any time you are able to give is very much appreciated. 

First Aid / Immunisation Support

Contact: Bernie Carthew – Office Manager Ph: 5226 8113 [email protected]

Parents with first aid / medical experience can volunteer to help supervise students on immunisation days or to provide first aid support.

Band Support

Contact: Laura Martin – Music Support – Ph: 5226 8156 [email protected]

Each year the College Bands perform at a variety of events, parents can lend some general support by helping out at performances or with fundraising. As you can imagine, transporting band members and instruments is quite the mission - join the band volunteers to help out with musical events at SJC!

Visiting Student Overseas Homestay

Contact: Adrienne Tuck – Principals PA - Ph: 5226 8119 [email protected]

During the year there may be the opportunity to host a student for 3-5 days approximately. A great cultural experience!

Careers Centre Assistance

Contact: Karen Shum 5226 8143 [email protected]

You can help out by providing a work experience opportunity for senior students who are keen to spend a week in different workplaces or you may wish to talk to the students during careers week about your own career journey and share your own working experiences.

Further information

If you would like to know more about the areas above please contact the person listed. By expressing an interest in Volunteering you will be placed on the appropriate notification list so we can keep in contact with you about your areas of interest.

Kristen Gleeson - Director of Community and Development

5226 8120 [email protected]

Join us as a Volunteer!

Interested in lending a hand? We would love to hear from you, we welcome all volunteers who have helped out in the past as well as any new volunteers wanting to give something a try.

On behalf of the students, thank you for considering joining us as a volunteer at St Joseph’s College. The role you will play is vital in the success of the College and the wider school community. Paramount to the College is your safety and the safety of the students. For this reason, the College Ministerial Order 1359 – Implementing the Child Safe Standards – Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises imposes a number of requirements relating to volunteers.

We want your support to the College and ask you please understand that this process is required to provide a safe environment for the students.

Read our SJC Volunteer Policy Here

Different Volunteering Opportunities available at St Joseph's College Geelong

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Volunteer Application Form

Please click on the link to complete some basic information to get us started and then we will reach out to provide additional information through email with an induction regarding our Child Safeguarding Program including the child safety code of conduct.

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