Parents, and other members of the community, who want to get more closely involved with our children's education are more than welcome to help out in the schools.

In fact, schools can't do without you.Volunteering can mean acting as a coach, organizing school fairs, serving breakfast or lunch to hungry students, reading to children in the classroom or supervising at recess time.

It's a chance for you to get to know the children, pass on your life experiences to them and help them learn in a positive atmosphere. It's also an opportunity for you to discover what schools are doing these days.

But, remember, you aren't a teacher; you're a helper. Although you can act as a role model, it's up to the teacher or principal to impose discipline.

All volunteers are carefully screened, including Criminal Records AND Vulnerable Sector checks and a Child Abuse Registry search. This is meant to protect the students. 

To obtain a Criminal Records Check and/or the Vulnerable Sector Check, please contact the school's Administrative Assistant, Ms. MacInnis, to receive an invitation to "My Back Check". This will provide you with a reduced cost to have the checks completed (fee is $30).

pauline.macInnis@hrce.ca

902-462-6010

You can obtain the Child Abuse Registry Search here.

To learn more about volunteering in our school, check out this Volunteer's Handbook.