Volunteering at Somerset College

As a volunteer engaged in our community, you have an important role to play in supporting us to create and maintain safe and supportive environments for everyone in our community.

There are steps you need to take, prior to engaging as a volunteer with Somerset College. This includes undertaking training that will inform you of the standards of behaviour and other requirements that must be adhered to when delivering services within our community. Access your next steps below for the role you will be undertaking.

Volunteers 

At the start of each year, volunteers are required to: 1. Complete the Volunteer Training by watching the Child Protection for Volunteers video.2. 

Read the Volunteer Code of Conduct

Complete the Volunteer Registration and Declaration Form 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Somerset College. We will review your application and will be in touch shortly regarding the next steps.

Restricted Persons

Under Queensland's Blue Card system, a person must not start or continue in regulated employment, volunteer work, or restricted employment if they are a restricted person. 

Restricted persons include:

  • Holders of a negative notice
  • Persons with a suspended Blue Card
  • Disqualified persons
  • Persons charged with a disqualifying offence that has not been finalised.