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Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer at a child care centre
I am a volunteer at a child care centre. Do I need a blue card?
Yes, unless exempt under the 'child care' category of regulated employment you do need a blue card if any of your work at the child care centre is carried out or likely to be carried while child care is being provided.
You do not need a blue card if you are:
- under 18 and working as a volunteer (except a ‘trainee student’ working as part of a course of study with an ‘education provider’ as defined in the Act);
- a parent who volunteers at a child care centre where your child is regularly provided with care;
- a volunteer guest of a school or registered charity, incorporated association or corporation for 10 days or less on no more than two occasions per year for the purpose of observing or supplying information or entertainment to 10 or more people, who is unlikely to be physically present with a child while no other adult is present; or
- a volunteer performing the function of employment for 10 days or less on no more than two occasions per year, at a national or state event, attended by more than 100 people which is organised by a school or recognised body (operating at a state or national level) for a sporting, cultural or skill based activity, who is unlikely to be physically present with a child while no other adult is present.
If you need a blue card, you can apply by submitting a Child Care Volunteer (CCV) Employment Application Form. There is no application fee.
Note
You must hold a blue card before you begin volunteer work, regardless of how often you come into contact with children and young people.
Last Updated: October 3, 2007
