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Volunteer Orientation Welcome

Volunteer Orientation Welcome.

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Volunteer Orientation Welcome

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  1. VolunteerOrientation Welcome Ysleta Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion ,disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment.El Distrito Escolar de Ysleta no discrimina en base a raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, religion discapacidad, y/o edad, en sus programas, actividades o empleo.

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  3. PURPOSE OF VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOLS Activities shall support and enrich the lives of school children and stimulate an interested community to more active support of public education.

  4. Volunteer Program goals • Recruit volunteers • Provide opportunities for volunteers to share their talents and skills • Provide opportunities for meaningful service • Provide help for students • Assist teachers with non-instructional tasks • Establish a school-community partnership for quality education

  5. Volunteer Guidelines • Complete an online volunteer application and attach a US government issued Id • Application will under go a background check • Applicants will be notified via email or by the campus volunteer coordinator by phone • Once approved, volunteers may go to Public Relations to obtain their ID badge • Volunteers MUST wear ID badges while on YISD campuses or school functions

  6. VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES CONTINUE • Volunteers must work under the direction of the principal or volunteer coordinator • All volunteers must be provided with an orientation by the volunteer coordinator or principal’s designee

  7. Volunteers must… • communicate with the volunteer coordinator or assistant coordinator to assure expectations and task assignments are being followed • adhere to the Volunteer Code of Ethics • follow the volunteer guidelines • follow campus policies and procedures

  8. Volunteers shall not… • attempt to discipline nor punish a student • communicate with students in any way unless specifically advised or directed by a school official • perform substitute teacher duties

  9. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Help in special events • Participate in district or school committees, PTA, PTO, etc. • Monitor the playground or cafeteria • Assist in the office • Help in the work/parent room • Chaperoning field trips • Cross guard • Tutors • Mentors • Serve as computer tutors

  10. VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS • Respect • Responsible • Attitude • Confidentiality • Appearance

  11. RESPECT • A volunteer shall be respectful and courteous to one another, students, administration, school staff and the community.

  12. RESPONSIBLE • A Volunteer shall be responsible for his/her scheduled times and must notify the volunteer coordinator/school staff if not able to meet his/her commitment.

  13. ATTITUDE • Volunteers shall come to school with a good attitude, do not let personal feelings affect work as a volunteer.

  14. Confidentiality • A Volunteer shall not discuss information you may hear, see or otherwise acquire while at the school concerning students or others.

  15. Appearance • A Volunteer shall dress appropriately, always remembering that he/she is setting an example for all students.

  16. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide information to volunteers • Provide orientation • Meetings • Maintain volunteer documentation • Sign in sheets & reports • Assign & organize assignments • Recruit & retain

  17. PRINCIPAL’S RESPONSIBILITY • Select the campus volunteer coordinator • Assess the campus volunteer program needs • Provide support for the volunteer program • Determine guidelines for campus volunteers • Principal and district parental involvement coordinator have the authority to dismiss a volunteer who fails to follow guidelines, code of ethics, campus and district regulations • Principal is in charge of their campus volunteer program, therefore needs to address any concerns or issues happening at the campus

  18. If volunteer privileges are revoked at a school, this applies to any other school, district facility or function • A suspended volunteer may reapply the following school year

  19. DISTRICT RESPONSIBLITY • Regulate and ensure student safety • Provide all campuses with the volunteer handbook • Provide training and orientation to all campus volunteer coordinators • Maintain regular communication with principals, coordinators and staff • Provide assistance and assure volunteer program regulations are followed

  20. PTA, PTO AND BOOSTER CLUBS • All PTA, PTO and booster clubs MUST register as volunteers • All fund raising activities/contributions must receive prior approval from the principal and Area Associate Superintendent (GE-R – district regulation) • For booster club guidelines go to www.yisd.net under Accounting Department

  21. Thank you for everything you do for our students

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