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03.29.13. COMMUNITY PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERISM. Roadmap to Volunteering in OKCPS. 1. 3. 2. Definitions. Volunteers. Community Partners. What you need to know, every step of the way. 1. Definitions. Glossary for Volunteering.
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03.29.13 COMMUNITY PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERISM
Roadmapto Volunteering in OKCPS 1 3 2 Definitions Volunteers Community Partners What you need to know, every step of the way
1 Definitions
Glossary for Volunteering Volunteer Coordinators – your point of contact regarding volunteering in the schools Site Coordinator – a contact person that handles volunteerism within a particular school appointed by your administrator HelpCounter – computer software installed in EVERY school to track volunteer hours Community Partner - a business, faith based, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within the community partnering with a school
2 Community Partners Community Partner - a business, faith based, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within the community partnering with a school
COMMUNITY PARTNER Examples of Community Partners: • Junior Achievement • Life Church • Chesapeake Energy • United Way • Big Brothers Big Sisters • colleges and university’s (including teaching assistants) How you should handle these calls? • Always direct to Volunteer Office • Volunteer Services will make sure that we have the current • We ensure that OKCPS district policy is being followed
3 Volunteer Info and Background Checks
VOLUNTEERS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS • Volunteer Paperwork • New Possibilities • Who needs a Background Check • Training • HelpCounter
VOLUNTEER TRAINING / BG CHECKS • One time volunteer training • Lead by Volunteer Coordinator’s • We will tailor to meet your school’s needs • Background Checks are performed EVERY year
? But wait…There’s More! Volunteer Social Media
Like us @ Oklahoma City Public Schools Volunteers Download our “School Connect” Mobile App Follow us @okcpsvolunteers Stay connected
OKCPS District Volunteer Coordinators Kathryn Douglas 405.587.0274 kgdouglas@okcps.org Anika Wilson 405.587.0275 aawilson@okcps.org Administrative & HelpCounter Sarah Miller 405.587.0273 skmiller@okcps.org CONTACT US