TRAININGThe School Volunteer Program volunteer mentors work within the guidelines and boundaries of the schools in which they mentor and it is imperative that all mentors abide by the policies and procedures set down by the Department of Education and Training. It is a key function of our program to ensure that each volunteer mentor is screened, reference checked and given the opportunity to have access to adequate training before they enter into a mentoring relationship with a young person. All volunteer mentors are required to attend a three hour Orientation Training program which covers issues such as Confidentiality, Duty of Care, Commitment, Self Care and Boundaries as well as how the program operates and their role within the school system. All mentors must also sign a Confidentiality Agreement before entering a school and in Western Australia they are required to sign a Confidential Declaration Form (Screen Form 2) issued by the Dept. of Education and Training before commencing as a mentor. These protective measures ensure that both mentors and young people can work together in a safe and happy environment. SVP mentors also have access to further training in many issues that are topical for young people today such as, Drugs, Young People and You, Listening/Communication Skills, Suicide Prevention, Reading Made Easy, Issues Facing Young People Today and others as the needs arise. This training and ongoing support is vital to be able to maintain the interest and enthusiasm of the volunteers involved in the Program. 
The following table shows the dates, times and venues for our Orientation/Refresher Workshops for all new mentors. We also encourage existing mentors to attend to help refresh your ideas and gain some useful information that can assist when helping a child at school. It is also a wonderful chance to see other mentors and share your knowledge of the program and wonderful experiences. Please telephone the Tuart Hill office on 94448646 if you are an existing mentor and would like to attend one of the sessions to reserve your place. New mentors will be mailed information on the program as well as Orientation Workshop dates and asked to ring the office to reserve a place. Metropolitan Orientation/Refresher Workshops
Rivervale Community Centre - Main Meeting Hall, Corner Francisco Street and Surrey Road, Rivervale. Bus number 37 from the corner of St Georges Terrace & william Street (Stand C every 20 minutes) Rockingham - Meeting Room 1st Floor, Lotteries House 6 Civic Boulevard, Rockingham Rossmoyne - Rossmoyne Senoir High School Keith Road, Rossmoyne, Conference Room, Bus Number 276 from Wellington St Bus Station Tuart Hill - SVP Meeting Room, Grenville Hall, 112 Stoneham Street (Cnr Cape St), Tuart Hill Cnr Cape and Stoneham Street (Grenville Reserve) Bus Number 276 from Wellington Street Bus Station Cockburn - Civic Meeting Room, Cockburn City Council, 9 Coleville Cres, Spearwood Free Information Workshops
To ensure your comfort, you may like to bring a light jacket, as room temperatures do not always suit everyone. Workshop notes and light refreshments will be provided
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