1. Thank you for deciding to volunteer with us!
Welcome to Our School!
Thank you for deciding to volunteer with us!

2. Icebreaker

3. Goals for Today’s Orientation
To understand of the role of the volunteer in our program
To review the policies and procedures relevant to our volunteer program
To review the responsibilities of any volunteer in our school

4. Thank you for volunteering – You do make a difference!

5. Who’s in Charge?
Principal
Staff Liaison
Volunteer Coordinator
Teacher

6. The Role of the Volunteer
An appointed, non-paid staff member
Serves under the direct supervision of a staff member
Works as a team member with the faculty and staff

7. Always remember to sign in and out!
Safety first!
Always remember to sign in and out!

8. Exercise reasonable care in protecting students from harm.
Safety first!
Exercise reasonable care in protecting students from harm.

9. Follow Guidelines for Universal Precautions.
Safety first!
Follow Guidelines for Universal Precautions.

10. Don’t administer medications!
Safety first!
Don’t administer medications!

11. Confidentiality is Crucial
As a member of the educational team, each volunteer must understand that all information regarding children, teachers, and the school is confidential and should remain in the school setting!

12. Computer Data is confidential too!
Some school system data is confidential!
Some student work on computers can be confidential!

13. Be a Good Role Model Set a good example.
Be courteous, impartial, and fair.
Earn respect.
Give respect.
Do not impose your own religious or political views upon students.

14. Be a Good Role Model
There is no dress code for adults. But, we ask that you follow the same dress code we ask our students to follow!

15. The Do Nots!!!! Do not date our students.
Do not smoke on any school property.
Do not bring drugs or alcohol onto our property.

16. While in School....
The Teachers’ Lounge

17. Preschool Age Children
While in School....
Preschool Age Children

18. While in School....
Teachers’ Schedules

19. While in School....
School Year Calendar

20. It begins and ends with SECURITY
Commercial background checks
Fingerprinting

21. It begins and ends with SECURITY
Sexual Harassment
Child Abuse

22. For your gift of time now and throughout the school year!