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Volunteering - Canteen

A parent volunteer roster system operates each Canteen day to assist our BNPS employed Canteen Manager, Jenny Marashli. The Canteen is staffed by volunteers – parents, grandparents and friends of the students and their families (as long as they have a Working with Children Check!).

We aim to make Canteen Duty a happy, relaxed, enjoyable time for all!

Term 4 2026 volunteer sign up sheet

Term 3 2026 volunteer sign up sheet

What's in it for you?
Free lunch on the day of your Canteen shift for you & your child/ren as our way of saying ‘Thanks, you’re awesome’ – you can place your order when you come in or email canteen@beaumarisnorthps.vic.edu.au on the morning of your duty!
It’s a great way to meet other parents or catch up with a friend!
Your child will LOVE seeing you in the Canteen!
You will be demonstrating to your child that you value their school, education and community – a key ingredient for student success!
An onsite Canteen – if we don’t have volunteers, we struggle to operate!
You will be helping to keep costs down for everyone (including yourself) and ensuring that any profits go directly to your child’s school!
Great role modelling for your child – there is always time to help out!
Volunteering is great for your mind and body (google it!) and gives you a warm fuzzy feeling!
Tasks

Tasks include labelling lunch bags, filling lunch bags, putting hot food in the ovens, preparing sandwiches and serving snack foods over the counter at recess/playlunch. There are always experienced volunteers on duty who are more than willing to help newcomers familiarise themselves with the system.
Shifts and Rosters
Term 3, 2026 Volunteer Sign up Sheet is now available.

Please see below the sign up sheet for Term 3, 2026. We look forward to seeing you in the canteen. Please sign up and on the day of your shift sign in at the kiosk at the admin office. Show the admin ladies your Working With Children Check if they have not already seen it and make your way to the canteen. No experience is needed.

A digital roster is used by parents to sign up for Canteen Duty – a link is available on Compass and here to sign up to term 4 2026 and term 3 2026.

There are four shifts to choose from:

Morning (9.00 – 11.30am)
Order collation & counter sales at recess

Afternoon (11.30am – 2.30pm)
Food preparation & counter sales at lunchtime

Bagging (12.30 – 2.30pm)
Placing food in bags/class baskets & counter sales at lunchtime

You can volunteer as often or as little as you like – most people roster themselves on a regular basis e.g. weekly, fortnightly, monthly or once, twice or three times a term. We will happily accept ‘walk-ins’ too (as long as you have a Working with Children Check)!

We look forward to seeing you in the Canteen soon!
What to do when you arrive
Please sign in at the main School Office and show your Working with Children Certificate (WWCC) if it is your first time.

Head to the Canteen.

Please tie your hair back (if appropriate), wash your hands and pop on an apron.

Jenny (our lovely Canteen Manager) will then let you know what needs to be done!
What to do if you can no longer do your shift

If you need to remove your name from a shift please advise as early as possible so another volunteer can fill the vacant slot, or if you have any queries simply click on the ‘Contact Sign up Manager’ button at the bottom of the volunteer sign up page or email Jenny on canteen@beaumarisnorthps.vic.edu.au.
Are younger children welcome?

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Volunteering - Canteen

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