Please provide the contact details of two referees - one professional and one personal referee

By selecting "Yes" in the below box, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. I agree that the information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

2. I understand that The Pyjama Foundation requires me, once placed, to volunteer for a minimum of 12 months.

3. I understand that placement is subject to availability and location of children. The Pyjama Foundation cannot guarantee a placement.

4. I have read and understood the conditions of volunteering stated below.

Conditions of becoming a volunteer for The Pyjama Foundation.

A volunteer must:

• Have basic English language, literacy and numeracy skills

• Possess a love of learning and ability to create a fun filled environment

• Complete the required application form and other policy and procedure documents requested by the foundation

• Be willing to acquire and maintain a valid Working with Children Check

• Have the ability to use initiative, take direction and work with limited supervision

• Interact positively with Children, Carers, Staff and families

• Display traits of resilience, including; the capacity to make realistic plans; have a positive view of yourself and confidence in your strengths and abilities; have skills in communication and problem solving

• Maintain professional boundaries with regard to physical contact with children and young people

• Enjoy working with children and/or young people, have a sense of fun and patience

• Be a positive role model

• Have the ability to fit into the cultural values of the foundation as evident in our Statement of Commitment

• Independently comprehend and adhere to the foundation's policies and procedures

• Independently complete assessments

• Independently identify potential safety risks and work within Health and Safety guidelines

• Understand and respect confidentiality

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have own transport (not completely necessary, but will determine ability to be placed with a child)

• Visit the allocated child

• Notify the organisation and Carer as soon as possible of absences

• Give notice to The Pyjama Foundation and Carer before you discontinue volunteering