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Ft Dorchester Elementary Volunteer Training. 2013-2014. FDES Volunteers Fast Facts. We have over 300 volunteers who dedicate their time through out the school year. The Volunteer program is organized and managed by the Volunteer Coordinator and the FDES PTA.
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FDES Volunteers Fast Facts • We have over 300 volunteers who dedicate their time through out the school year. • The Volunteer program is organized and managed by the Volunteer Coordinator and the FDES PTA. • For the safety of our students all volunteers must follow the Volunteer Application process. • Volunteers can help in different roles • Classroom parent • Help with PTA events • Test Monitors
Volunteer Application Process3 Easy Steps • Fill out the Dorchester School District Two Application for Volunteer Services, SIGN the back, then return to your child’s teacher. • View the online Volunteer Training PowerPoint. • Complete the Volunteer Training Quiz. The Volunteer Application and Training must be completed each year you wish to volunteer. The process also has to be completed for each school you wish to volunteer at.
Volunteer Communications • The most efficient way for the Volunteer Coordinator to communicate with all of our volunteers is through email. • Whenever possible, a reminder email will be sent the day before your volunteer shift. • Questions regarding the Volunteering Program at FDES should be directed to Lisa Marquis at fdesvolunteers@gmail.com
Volunteer Expectations • Sign in at the front office, as a VOLUNTEER. • Your volunteer badge must be visible at all times while in the school. • Always be prompt, if you have a conflict that arises, notify the Volunteer Coordinator or the Event Chairman as soon as possible. • Help our students SNAP. Model appropriate behavior by showing respect, and acting responsibly. • Be discrete & trustworthy with confidential matters relating to classrooms & students. • Younger siblings are not allowed to accompany volunteers in any role.
Volunteer Expectations Cont. • Please do not disrupt your child’s classroom for personal matters while you are volunteering. • If you need to use the restroom please use the bathrooms in the front of the school, or the restrooms in the work rooms. • To protect the confidentiality of our students, please stay out of the Administration hallway. • Remain in the designated volunteer area. Should an emergency drill occur stay with the class you are in or if in a workroom follow the closest class. • Dress code for Volunteers should be modest. No Spaghetti straps or short shorts & skirts.
What Volunteers are not allowed to do • Volunteers are not allowed to teach students in the classroom • Volunteers are not allowed to grade papers • Volunteers are not allowed access to student records
Thank you for taking the time to complete our Volunteer Training. Your time and talents are valuable to our school family and we look forward to working with you this school year.
Congratulations! You have completed the Volunteer Presentation. Please follow the prompts on the website to complete the Volunteer Training Quiz.