Volunteering

  Thank you for taking an interest in being a volunteer within one of Hamilton-        Wentworth District School Board’s (HWDSB) schools.

  At HWDSB, we believe volunteers play a very important role in our schools. Our    volunteers help enrich our students’ educational experiences and bridge the gap  between schools and our community.

 Volunteers often work directly with students and may help oversee activities for  safety, guidance, regulation or direction.

 Beginning this 2015/2016 school year, all volunteers in HWDSB schools MUST  provide a new Vulnerable Sector Screening every three years. Volunteers must  also sign a current offence declaration each year, in between Vulnerable Sector  Screening updates. We want everyone at HWDSB to be safe in our buildings and  the updated Vulnerable Sector Screening is one way we can protect our students.

 We recognize the cost of completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening can be a bar  rier for some volunteers. If this is an issue, please speak with your Principal.

 We welcome and encourage volunteers in our schools. Interactions with volun    teers model caring and promote the value of being responsible citizens in our    community.

 If you have any questions about volunteering in our schools, please connect with  your school Principal.