Volunteer training

Note: Training sessions in 2010 are yet to be confirmed.

Topics include:

• Introduction to the Compass Project
• Teaching pedagogy
• Teaching in a multilingual classroom
• Techniques to assist children reading
• Early literacy
• Early mathematical concepts in primary school
• Volunteering with Compass

All training will be conducted at Baxters Lodge (Building F02) and dinner will be provided.

Volunteers are required for the following schools:

• Marrickville West Pubic School
• Wilkins Public School (Marrickville)
• Athelstane Public School
• Panania Public School
• Kogarah Public School
• Condell Park Public School
• Bexley Public School

To enroll in the training and participate in the project we ask volunteers to:

• Commit to a minimum of one semester on the project.
• Attend all training modules.
• Complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form and in some instances a Working with Children form.

Volunteers will receive:

• A certificate of participation signed by the DVC, Education.
• Remuneration for public transport fees to and from their school.
• In some instances when more than three volunteers go out to the same school where there are no train stations, a vehicle may be organized.

Applications are open now for the above training. For further information please email or call 8627 8515.