1. Introduction to the NSW Premier’s Student Volunteering Awards program

2. What is Volunteering?... an activity that: adds value to the community or another person in the community is of your own free will is unpaid

3. Why Volunteer? positive involvement in your own community develop an understanding of others build your own knowledge, skills and direction demonstrate your character

4. NSW Premier’s Student Volunteering Awards at least 20 hours through Years 9 and 10 different levels – bronze  diamond recognition of activities both within and outside school

5. What is and what isn’t volunteering?

6. How will this work in OUR school? 1.Volunteering opportunities in our school and community 2.Keeping safe –school paperwork –travel arrangements –emergencies

7. What is expected of me? listen be responsible confidentiality don’t be judgemental remember your commitment