We are always on the lookout for great volunteers and as a responsible organisation we strive to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of those we serve in our community. That’s why we ask all prospective volunteers to provide the following:
- Working with Children Check (only for volunteers working at our BOOSH child care service and this check is free for volunteers)- https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
- National Police Check (Not required for HUFF or Cliff View Farm volunteers and BANC will pay for this)- https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-national-police-check
- NDIS Worker Check (only for volunteers who will be working with our NDIS clients at our NDIS service) – https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/ndiswc-apply
- Current NSW Drivers License or ID Card
- Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance (only for volunteers who will be driving clients around in their own vehicle.
We expect all volunteers to embody the values of our organisation, with a sound knowledge of the relevant policies and procedures. These can be read by clicking the links below (feel free to attend our office or neighbourhood centre if you would like printed copies):
- 2.0 Vision and Philosophy Statement
- 2.15 Work Health and Safety Policy
- 2.4 Conflicts of Interest Policy
- 3.5 Equal Employment Opportunity – Equity and Diversity Policy
- 5.5 BANC Motor Vehicles Policy
- Professional Ethics and Conduct
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
If you are able to meet the requirements set out above, and would like to join BANC as a volunteer, please fill out and return the following form, along with the evidence of the above checks, certificates and licenses:
The completed form and checks can be emailed to
or you can post / hand deliver them to:
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre, 41 Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath NSW 2785