Omni Montessori Volunteer Training

2026-27

Characteristics of a Volunteer

• Respect for the child
• Integrity
• Accepting of feedback
• Appreciate Montessori principles
• Role model

Steps to becoming a volunteer

• For all volunteers

1. Complete Volunteer Training

2. Read the Volunteer Handbook

• Sign Volunteer Handbook Acknowledgement (link on last slide)

3. Complete a background check every 6 years (2 years for drivers)

• A consent form will be e-mailed to you only if needed
• For drivers
• Motor vehicle record check
• Minimum Insurance requirements
• $100k/$300k for Bodily Injury Liability
• $100k for Property Damage Liability

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Arrival and Supervision

• Check in with front office when you arrive
• Receive visitor/volunteer tag
• Supervision
• Primary children must be with an adult at all times
• Elementary children may be without an adult, with permission from Guide and a minimum of two children
• No child may leave campus without an adult
• 2:1 ratio
• Never be alone with a child…at least two children should always be present

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Emergency and Medical

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• Emergency Procedures
• Familiarize yourself with fire drill exits and evacuation locations, as well as tornado drill safe location

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• Medical
• Cabinet with + contains medication and emergency contact information, as well as allergy information
• Each classroom has a dedicated backpack which contains medical supplies, emergency contact information and medicine. This should be taken to the playground and/or trips off campus.
• Only volunteers with epi pen administration training may work with anaphylactic students without staff member present

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Epi Pen Administration

Departure and Volunteer Hours

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• After you volunteer, please:
• Check out at the office when you leave
• Record volunteer hours on ParentsWeb/Family Portal
• Family Information
• Service Hours tab on right (beside ”Contacts”)
• Add Service Hours
• Enter date, activity, and hours
• Save
• https://om-nc.client.renweb.com/pw/family/

Transportation of Children

• Must be an approved driver
• Guide or Assistant will notify office to let them know of students and drivers on “going out” or trip
• All children under 8 years old or less than 80 pounds must be in a weight-appropriate child seat or booster seat, and all passengers must be safely buckled
• You must take emergency information from classroom (red binder and red backpack), as well as any medication
• Please keep this with you at all times while with the children
• Current car insurance should be in car
• Not permitted
• Cell phone use of any type while transporting children
• Firearms or weapons in vehicle or on person
• Stops other than destination
• DVD players, handheld games, MP3 players, cell phones, etc.
• Upon arrival at Omni, please notify office and give emergency binder to guide or assistant

Respect and Confidentiality

• Respect for the Child
• Respect for the Staff, Administration and Board of Trustees
• Confidentiality
• Anything observed or discussed during your time on campus should be treated as confidential
• If a student confides in you, please keep the conversation confidential unless you feel the guide should be made aware

Next steps

• Please read the Volunteer Training Handbook and complete the Volunteer Acknowledgement Form

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• After receiving your paperwork, we will send you an authorization form from JotForm authorizing us to complete a background check if necessary.
• Please indicate when returning the form (in person or via e-mail, omni.montessori@omni-montessori.org) whether you wish to be an approved driver as well as an approved volunteer.
• If you would like to be a volunteer, a background check must be completed every 6 years
• If you would to be a driver, a background check must be completed every 2 years. You will also need to submit the declaration page of your insurance coverage.

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• You will receive an e-mail indicating your volunteer status once your background check is complete.