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Welcome Walkersville Volunteers

Welcome Walkersville Volunteers. Volunteer Orientation. Walkersville Elementary 2012-2013 “ Volunteers are individuals who work for free but not for nothing, they work to make a difference !”. Walkersville is a PBIS School We teach all students to… Be Ready Be Respectful

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Welcome Walkersville Volunteers

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  1. Welcome Walkersville Volunteers

  2. Volunteer Orientation Walkersville Elementary 2012-2013 “Volunteers are individuals who work for free but not for nothing, they work to make a difference!”

  3. Walkersville is a PBIS School We teach all students to… Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible

  4. Students Motivating them to learn. Providing them with successful experiences. Enhancing their self-esteem. Being a role model for kindness and caring. Teachers Helping toEnrich the curriculum Provide effective reinforcement activities Work with individual or groups of students. How can Volunteers help…

  5. Volunteer “Be’s” • Be an advocate for W.E.S. • Be confidential • Be enthusiastic • Be positive • Be dependable role models for students and staff • Be willing to help others • Be aware of everyone’s differences • Be a willing learner • Be ready to exercise your sense of humor • Be ready to have fun!

  6. Sign In/Sign Out Wear a Badge • Please use the computerized name tag system in the office. By signing in as “Volunteer” your hours are automatically recorded. Please use the personal time sheet to log in your “at home” hours. • Maryland State Department of Education gives recognition to schools who meet or exceed the criteria of 2 hours of volunteer time/student; we need to document at least 1100 hours of your time to earn recognition this year!

  7. Logging In Hours Please log in all of your Volunteer Hours through… 1. The computer in the office when you sign in as a volunteer. 2. A chart if you are completing volunteers hours from home.

  8. Hours that count. . . • Volunteer at W.E.S. • At home working on teacher’s materials • Field trips • PTA functions (Book Fair, chaperone at Sock Hop, W.E.S. celebrations, etc.) • Spent babysitting while another parent volunteers in the school • Completing tasks for W.E.S. Find Out First will also have weekly opportunities to Volunteer.

  9. Handbook For Volunteers A quick reference for all issues, rights, and responsibilities of Volunteers in FCPS.

  10. Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation If you witness any behavior which you consider bullying or harassment of a student or staff member, please do the following: Tell the classroom teacher Tell the guidance counselor Tell the school administration Fill out Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation Form (green form located outside front office)

  11. Blood Borne Pathogens • Be safe - Use caution • Know where gloves are kept • Use “alternate barrier” • Care for exposures immediately

  12. Safety First Lockdown: In the event of a lockdown, everyone must remain within the building until clearance has been given to leave. We are responsible for every individual within the school during a lockdown and safety during this time is crucial. Fire Drill: Everyone must leave the building immediately and exit with the nearest class. No one can re-enter the building until administration gives the “all clear.” Video: Emergency 101 https://ive.fcps.org/video/,DanaInfo=insidefcps+crisis.htm

  13. Confidentiality • Don’t share any personal or confidential student information • Please keep all student records private • Please do not administer any medication or medical information. • Please do not discipline a student • Issues/concerns should be addressed directly with teacher, volunteer coordinator, or administration.

  14. We’re All In This Togetherpages 2 and 3 Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities

  15. Code of Ethicspage 6 Follow school regulations Treat all knowledge about school as confidential View all with respect and in return be respected Discuss problems directly with the teacher, principal, or parent coordinator

  16. Insurance Coverage and Taxespage 7 • Legal duty of supervision • Exercise good common sense • Tax deductions

  17. Weapons, Alcohol &Tobaccopages 9 and 10Sexual HarassmentPolicy and Reportingpage 10 Child Abuse and Neglect page 10 If you suspect or have a “reason to believe” please report incident to teacher, administrator, or counselor.

  18. What type of Volunteer would you like to be? • Workroom Volunteer • Classroom Volunteer • PTA Volunteer • Book Room Volunteer • Learning Lunch Volunteer/Book Club • Media Center Please use the Volunteer Interest Form to let me know which type of volunteer services you are interested in . I will contact you as soon as possible so you may begin your volunteer hours.

  19. Confidentiality Agreement and Emergency Card Please make sure you fill out the Confidentiality Agreement and Emergency Card.

  20. “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” Thank You!All of us at W.E.S. appreciate your support. We look forward to working with you this school year to ensure that every child succeeds.

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