Campus Volunteer Orientation 2022-2023: Make a Difference Together!
Join our Campus Volunteer Orientation for the 2022-2023 academic year where we emphasize the importance of working together to make a difference in the community. Learn about the role of volunteers, program organization, procedures, and ways you can contribute. Understand the guidelines, get involved in various activities, and help create a positive impact on campus. Together, let's support students, staff, and the campus community through volunteering.
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CAMPUS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 2022-2023 "Working together, we can make a difference!"
Volunteer Orientation Agenda Sign-Inand Welcome Volunteer Orientation Questions and Answer Session Thank you and Adjourn
WHO IS A VOLUNTEER? A volunteer is any person regularly providing services for or on behalf of the district. The term volunteer includes a person volunteering for a single field trip or event, on the premises of district property or at a school-sponsored or school- related activity on or off school property, who does not receive compensation in excess of reimbursement for expenses.
Program Organization The Principal is in charge and designates a volunteer coordinator for the campus. Volunteer Coordinators guide program implementation. Volunteers will be provided a handbook of guidelines and procedures. Volunteers are carefully screened to protect students and staff and other visitors on the campus. Volunteers will follow the identified procedures for their campus and the district.
Volunteer Program Procedures Always sign-in at the front office upon arrival at the campus. Ensure that you have completed the online volunteer application. There is not a paper option for the application. If you need access to a computer to complete the application, please speak with the volunteer coordinator or campus administration. Allow 72 hours for the application to process. Check with your Campus Volunteer Coordinator to determine the status of your application. You may not begin volunteering until the application has processed and your background check has cleared.
Volunteer Program Procedures Inform the Volunteer Coordinator if you have any special talents or have a desire for a specific type of volunteer assignment. Let your coordinator know if you are not able to volunteer on campus but are willing to work on projects at home. Notify your coordinator or campus administrator if there is a conflict or issue of concern. Dress comfortably but appropriately. If in doubt ASK. ALWAYS wear your campus assigned badge or name tag so that you are easily recognized while working on campus.
Ways You Can Help Assist with reinforcement activities/materials. Work with small groups of students for instructional support. Assist at school performances. Provide mentoring opportunities. Help plan school events (i.e. family nights). Support student monitoring (i.e. caf , hallway, arrival, or dismissal). Work with after-school clubs (i.e. dance, martial arts, yoga, or art.
Matching Your Skills to the Needs of the School How much time do Ihave to give? How do Iwant to spend my time? Are there things Ican do at home? Do Ihave unique skills that would benefit the campus? What if my assigned site does not work out?
Know Your Role as aVolunteer Follow the directions of the staff (i.e. volunteer coordinator, teacher, or secretary). Reinforce and enrich the educational process. Ask questions when there is a need for clarification. Commit to a specific and agreed upon amount of time. (daily, weekly, etc.) Honor the confidentiality policy. Attend available training opportunities.
Keys To Success Understand the Importance of CONFIDENTIALITY Refuse to discuss staff, students, or school affairs with anyone except the appropriate staff member. When it is necessary to discuss potentially confidential information, do so in a professional and problem-solving manner and ONLY with appropriate staff who have a need to know. As a general rule, what is seen and heard in your area of service stays within the area of service. EXCEPTION: Anything that may negatively impact students or staff members must immediately be shared with the Volunteer Coordinator, the campus principal, or other available administrator.
Keys To Success Be reliable. Be on time. Notify the school staff incase of anabsence. Secure a replacement if possible. Come prepared to work. Do not bring other children or adults when you volunteer.* Theprincipal has the authority to make anexception.
Keys To Success Be a POSITIVE Role Model for Students Set a good example in appearance, behavior, and speech. Respect all students and their parents regardless of socio-economic status, race, cultural background, heritage, religion, etc. Follow all policies and procedures. Know the rules at your school. Show students that you care Share a smile. Give a thumbs up. Offer specific genuine praise.
The Volunteer Handbook When in doubt and you can t immediately contact your volunteer coordinator Review your volunteer handbook!
Key Pages in the Handbook Page 5 - Organization of the program Page 6 Standards of Behavior Page 7 Criminal Trespass Page 9 Guidelines for Volunteers Page 11 Sign-In Procedures Page 12 Benefits For Volunteers Page 14 Important Contacts and Numbers
Thank You for Your Service!
