VOLUNTEER STATEMENT AFFIRMING UNDERSTANDING
I understand that I must have a background check on file with the DuBois Learning Center.
I understand that the role and responsibility of a volunteer is important and that information regarding students, families, staff, and the organization may be confidential in nature. As a volunteer for the W.E.B. DuBois Learning Center, I will:
Respect the confidential nature of any verbal or written communication I receive regarding students, families, staff and the organization and keep personal information confidential at the Center and after I leave the Center.
Be discreet in any verbal communication, by not discussing students, staff, or families in front of others.
Immediately report directly to the Director, or other appropriate leadership, any information disclosed to me concerning a student’s safety.
Make reasonable efforts to assure that each student is protected from bullying, harassment or discrimination.
Not discriminate against any student, staff member or volunteer on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background.
Acknowledge that relationships developed with students need to remain at the Learning Center unless appropriate notification and release has been completed by parent and organization.
Refrain from initiating or engaging in Social Media relationships with students and agree that any services or meeting outside of the Learning Center will be acknowledged and approved by both the organization and the parent prior to the services and/or meeting.
Not communicate with a student outside of the regular scheduled session without the permission of DLC and the student’s parent.
