WELCOME TO VOLUNTEERS
The staff and students of
We look forward to your continued interest, support and
involvement in our school community. Enjoy your time with us and do not
hesitate to share your insights, question and concerns. We rely on your feedback for the continued
improvement of our volunteer program.
Volunteerism enhances student self-esteem, increases
academic achievement and cognitive development, and improves student behavior
and attendance.
Teachers come to see parents as valued partners in extending
and enriching the educational program. In addition, parents come to know they
make a difference through contributions of time and talent. Parent/adult
involvement allows staff to draw upon supplemental and often unique adult
resources and expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff are
committed to:
Welcoming
volunteers
Informing
them about their tasks
Providing
materials
Volunteers are
committed to:
Respecting
school rules and procedures
Performing
assigned tasks to the best of their ability
Working
cooperatively with all staff and seeking clarification when necessary
VOLUNTEER PROCEDURES
Forms
Fill
out the appropriate
Parking
Due
to construction please park in our front parking lot or across the street.
Entrance (Please call
if unable to come when expected)
Sign
in at main office
Pick
up name tag and wear at all times on campus
Sign
out and return name tag when leaving
Work routine:
(Explained by school staff and on-the-job-training provided)
Familiarize
yourself with the rules and routines of the school and classroom. Please ask
questions if unsure about a direction or routine.
Respect
the teaching learning process by not using your volunteer time for an informal
parent-teacher conference or conversation.
Be
aware that the staff room is often a workroom for teachers and children are not
allowed in this area.
When
volunteering in classrooms make other arrangements for siblings.
Be
open and honest in your communication to the staff and administration. If you
feel a problem exists, help to identify the problem and communicate your
concern directly to a staff member.
As
a volunteer you are not expected to
be responsible for the actions of the children or for administering discipline.
If a student is disruptive seek assistance form the teacher or administrator.
Confidentiality
-- In the course of your volunteer work at our school, you may learn
confidential information about students, parents or teachers. You are expected
to keep this information confidential in any setting inside or outside the
school, just as you would wish your own privacy rights to be respected.
VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS
Confidentiality
A volunteer operates in a position
of trust. Personal information pertaining to students must be kept
confidential, as well as conversations between parents, teachers and students.
Communication
Always direct other parents’
concerns to the classroom teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility to inform
parents of student progress. If problems or concerns arise, first discuss them
with the specific classroom teacher.
Dependability
The school relies on your support.
Follow through on tasks by attending to scheduled times and please give notice
of absence whenever possible.
Respect For Others
Children learn from watching you. Practice
patience and understanding toward the children and staff which helps learners
value and apply these qualities.
Role
At all times a volunteer is there
to support the needs of the teachers, students, or program. Observations of
staff must never be evaluative in nature, and tasks should be carried out
according to the teacher’s request.
Note: It is
important that as a volunteer you are realistic about the amount of time that
you can offer the school and what you are unable to handle. Being at