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WELCOME!

You are here because you will be volunteering at your child’s campus and this makes you a very important member of our educational TEAM!

We thank you for being here!

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Volunteer Roles and Goals

The first role of a volunteer is to provide a positive relationship with the students and staff.

A volunteer also helps teachers with non-instructional tasks so that they have more time to work with the children and plan.

Volunteers creatively share their talents to support students, teachers, and staff.

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Volunteer Roles and Goals

Ultimately, a volunteer's primary goal is to positively impact student achievement:

Academically

Socially

Physically

Emotionally

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Parent Volunteer Protocol

To volunteer you must complete this training.
Complete the two forms at the end of this presentation. The background check must be returned to your campus administrator.
The time frame to volunteer is 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Once a volunteer has been approved, the classroom teacher will be notified

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Parent Volunteer Protocol (cont’)

The teachers will schedule volunteers
If a volunteer is at the school during the lunch period they will be allowed to have lunch with their child
May volunteer in the classroom or outside the classroom
May not bring sibling(s)

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Volunteer Opportunities (only a few examples)

Classroom activities and/or parties
Field trips
Copying for teachers and staff
Assisting teachers in classroom/lesson prep
Storytelling
Tutoring
Bulletin board decorating
Picture Day

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Volunteer Code of Ethics

As a volunteer, you are a member of an educational team. All information concerning children, teachers, and the school is confidential and should remain in the school setting.

Volunteers shall maintain the dignity necessary to gain the respect of students and set a good example at all times.

It is also important to show high regard for each child by being courteous, impartial, and fair. Always respect those with whom you work.

Understand and respect that you will work under the supervision of one or more staff members.

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Volunteer Code of Ethics

The most important part of the Code of Ethics is Confidentiality. This includes, but is not limited to, student performance, student behavior, conversations heard amongst staff, concerns with teachers and staff, incidents with students, health and medical issues, and parent information.

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Volunteer Responsibilities

It is also your responsibility to know the channels of communication, maintain a caring and professional attitude, be prompt and dependable, and help keep the building safe by signing in and out and wearing a nametag. Most importantly, always allow teachers to handle discipline.

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Volunteer Procedures

When volunteering in the school building, you must always check in at the front office.
Please dress in clothes that promote a safe and respectful learning environment. No headwear unless for health, safety, or religious reasons. No bare feet. Clothing cannot show profanity, obscenity, violence, or symbols of hate. Clothing cannot promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gang colors, or gang-related signs. Underwear should not be visible. Do not show bare skin between upper chest and mid-thigh.
If you are unable to come to attend your volunteer appointment, please call the school and let the front desk know. They will contact the teacher or staff member that you were going to be assisting.

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Volunteer Do's and Don'ts

DO Respect teacher schedules. They cannot always talk in the middle of the day. Check with them when a good time would be to talk/touch base. Be a good role model. Set a good example. Be courteous, impartial, and fair. Earn and give respect.	DO NOT Impose your own religious or political views upon students. Smoke on school property. Use and/or sell drugs and/or alcohol. Administer medications. Break school rules.

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VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & CHECKLIST

CLICK ON IMAGE TO FILL OUT FORM

This Volunteer Acknowledgement & Checklist form will automatically be turned in to your child’s campus after you click “submit” on the form.

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BACKGROUND CHECK FORM

Follow this link to print and complete your background check

Please turn in the form to your child’s campus receptionist for processing.