LOVE T. NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TRAINING

UNITY I dreamed I stood in a studio And watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a young child’s mind, And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher; the tools she used were books, and music and art; One, a parent with a guiding hand, and a gentle, loving heart. Day after day, the teacher toiled, With touch that was deft and sure; While the parents labored by her side And polished and smoothed it o’er. And when at last their task was done, they were proud of what they had wrought. For this thing they had molded in the child could neither be sold nor bought. And each agreed they would have failed if they had worked alone, For behind the parent stood the school And behind the teacher, the home.

OUR SCHOOL’S VISION FOR OUR STUDENTS Our students will achieve at their highest potential in order to be prepared for their future. BY VOLUNTEERING YOU CAN HELP US ACHIEVE OUR VISION!

WHY BECOME A VOLUNTEER? To support the teachers and students at Love T. Nolan To share your unique skills and experiences To assist in the academic and social achievements of children

WHAT ARE SOME QUALIFICATIONS OF A SCHOOL VOLUNTEER? A positive attitude Warmth and friendliness A cooperative spirit Discretion Patience Good judgment Strong commitment to the school Love of children A desire to see students achieve Promptness Dependability Time Respect for confidentiality Willingness to communicate

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A SCHOOL VOLUNTEER? Our students need you! Support from staff Cooperation from students Appropriate resources to assist Recognition for your time and efforts

WHAT IS MY ROLE AS VOLUNTEER? As a volunteer you are expected to… COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION WITH A BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING support and supplement the instructional program of the classroom teacher or the school program. make prior arrangements with the teacher prior to volunteering so that the teacher will have a task for you upon your arrival. contact the teacher as soon as possible if you are not able to come. sign in and out whenever volunteering in the school. ***See Waple Griffin, Parent Liaison for the background check information.

DO’S AND DON’TS OF VOLUNTEERING Do contact the teacher in advance of volunteering. Do notify the teacher if you are unable to volunteer so that he/she can make other arrangements. Do communicate with the teacher and administrators if issues may arise. Do realize that students don’t all learn at the same rate.

DO’S AND DON’TS OF VOLUNTEERING Do not administer discipline. Do not assume total, continuous responsibility for children in an instructional situation. Do not attempt to teach students skills that have not already been taught by the teacher. Do not attempt to diagnose a student or prescribe instructional programs.

DO’S AND DON’TS OF VOLUNTEERING Do not evaluate student progress and achievement. Report student progress to the teacher. Do not bring other children when volunteering in the school or attending field trips. Do not accept responsibilities for which you do not feel comfortable. Do not become responsible for the classroom if the teacher needs to leave.

WHERE WILL I BE MOST USEFUL? Classrooms/Clubs-for people who enjoy working directly with children Media Center-for people who enjoy working with books and reading to students Computer Lab-for people who enjoy working with technology Front Office-for those who like working with the public PTA-for those who enjoy working with other parents Where you will be most useful will depend on what you determine as your strengths.

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE! ALL SUSPECTED ABUSE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED (WITHIN 24 HOURS) TO THE FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS) BY CALLING 404-699-4399. CALL 911 IF THE CHILD IS IN IMMINENT DANGER!

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE SUSPICION OF ABUSE is all that is necessary to make a report to DFCS. You are protected by State immunity as long as you have made a report in good faith. FORMS FOR REPORTING ABUSE ARE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OFFICE. THE SECRETARY CAN PROVIDE YOU A FORM FOR REPORTING. For more information or guidance, contact the Fulton County Schools Social Work Dept. at 404-763-5608.

WHAT NEXT? Contact your child’s teacher to set up a time to work in the classroom. Be sure that the teachers know each time you desire to come so that they can plan accordingly. Contact Carol Gaddis, Media Specialist, if you desire to work in the media center. Contact an administrator if you desire to work in other parts of the building.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP Waple Griffin, Parent Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator/Community Coordinator Tanecreia Walton, Front Office Secretary Teresa Wilson, Principal’s Secretary Coretta Stewart, Assistant Principal Dr. Chandra Lemons, Principal

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO SERVE AT LOVE T. NOLAN AS A VOLUNTEER! We are glad that you are here…

Thank you for completing the Volunteer Orientation Thank you for completing the Volunteer Orientation! Please type your name and date of completion on certificate, print and bring to the school.

Volunteer Training Date: ____________________ Score:________ _Waple Griffin____________ Parent Liaison 100