SCHOOL VOLUNTEERISM (CONT)

VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK WHAT TO INCLUDE? Welcome note from the principal Definitions of the volunteer Goals/purposes/objectives of the volunteer programs Recruiting procedure Responsibility/rights of volunteer Academic standards Safety and liability issues Cultural diversity Volunteer agreement

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER A volunteer is an unsalaried person authorized by the school board to perform volunteer services for the school district. A volunteer shall serve in such capacity without compensation or employee benefits of any type, except for worker’s compensation as provided for in the district’s self- insured program. All volunteers serve at the discretion of the Superintendent without any expressed of implied privileges beyond those found in this handbook and may be released from volunteering if so deemed by the Superintendent or designee.

PURPOSES OF SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM To provide academic achievement and district goals, to assist teachers in providing basic skills, to enrich quality of instruction, to enhance interpersonal experiences for students, and to assist school staff with support services To increase students’ motivation for learning To support the dropout prevention program by providing supplementary instruction such as, but not limited to, tutoring/mentoring To build an understanding of school programs among interested citizens and business/community organization partnership

To strengthen school/parent/community relations through positive participation To promote parent involvement by actively supporting and seeking collaboration with PTA, school/community advisory councils, and other parent groups To enhance district educational programs, not to displace district employees

SCHOOL PROCEDURES Fire drill procedures School dress code Rules about smoking/use of cell phones/tobacco- free facility Absence procedures Opening/closing times of the school General regulations

DRESS CODE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA Jewelry affixed to nose, tongue, cheek or eyebrow Revelling necklines and excessively tight clothing Clothing which promotes alcoholic beverages, tobacco ….. Clothing which contains profanity, nudity, or is sexual in nature by words or symbol Scandals with flip flop strap …. Shorts, denim jeans, T-shirts/athletic wear …

RIGHTS OF VOLUNTEERS Knowledge about the school (policies, staff, programs) Training for the job (which may include continuing education) Sound guidance and direction by the school staff Be heard in planning/giving suggestions) Recognition (Volunteer Day and the like)

ROLES OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Survey the needs of teachers Recruiting and registering volunteers Arranging for orientation and training Placing volunteers by matching their skills/interests to job assignment Serving as resource for volunteers Keeping record s of volunteer applications and service hours Coordinating school recognition events for volunteers

VOLUNTEER CLEARANCE Florida Statute and Volusia County Schools Professional Standards Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders

SAFETY AND LIABILITY ISSUE Location to work with student (always work on public place, on site) Never give student a ride in your car When receive information relating to possible abusive/neglect situation, report to principal, counselor or teacher Only relevant personal information to be revealed to students Hugging and safe touches (front hug should be avoided)

What are some of the safe areas to touch? Shoulders Upper back Arms Hand