Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to support the school — and it doesn’t have to take much time.

Whether you can help once a year or regularly, every contribution makes a difference.

How can I help?

Any contribution to our P&C is valued — no matter how big or small.
There are two main ways you can support our school community.

💙 Help by donating your time

Volunteering your time is one of the most direct ways to support our school. You can help as little or as often as suits you.

Ways to help include:

• Assisting at the tuckshop — 30 minutes, one hour, or more, as a one‑off or regularly

• Helping at P&C events throughout the year (BBQs, Colour Run, fetes, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day stalls)

• Helping behind the scenes with sorting, packing, or event preparation

Volunteer opportunities are shared via our Facebook page and website.

💙 Help by donating money

If volunteering time isn’t possible right now, financial contributions also make a meaningful difference.

You can help by:

• Supporting and attending P&C fundraising events — every dollar raised goes directly back into the school. See all events here

• Sponsoring a P&C event through one of our event sponsorship packages. More information are available on the Event Sponsorship Packages page

• Supporting local businesses that give back to our P&C, such as: Newham Hotel, The Athlete’s Foot, Spencil, Bright Star Kids, Stuck on You, Ez Covers, and My name label. More information are available on the passive fundraising page

• Donating eligible 10c containers at Container for Change and using our member number
  C10042472

What volunteering enables

Thanks to volunteers, the P&C helps fund:

• Learning resources and technology

• Playground and outdoor upgrades

• School events and community activities

Interested?

Please contact our fundraising coordinator Bec at fundraising@wishartsspnc.org, join our Facebook page to see volunteer call‑outs,
or visit our Events page for upcoming opportunities.

Requirements to volunteer

You don’t need to be a P&C member to volunteer.

Due to changes to the Blue Card system, the parental exemption no longer applies.
All parent volunteers are now required to hold a valid, linked Blue Card (or Exemption Card) before volunteering at Wishart State School or assisting with any P&C activities.

Here are the steps to become a volunteer:

• Step 1: Obtain a Blue Card.

  Apply for a volunteer Blue Card via the Volunteering page on the Wishart State School website.

• Step 2: Complete required documents
  Read and sign the following documents:

  • Volunteer Information Sheet (2026)

  • Mandatory Training – Key Messages (2026)

• Step 3: Return documents to the school office
  Return both signed documents to the Wishart State School main office.

  If you are unable to print the forms, copies can be provided by the office.

Volunteer confirmation

Once your documents have been processed, you will receive a Wishart State School Volunteer Confirmation for the current year.

Please show this confirmation to staff in the area where you are volunteering.

Important note

These requirements apply to all volunteer roles, including:

• Classroom support (reading, writing, maths)

• Swimming and sporting activities

• Under 8’s Day

• Excursions and school activities

• All P&C events and activities

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