Volunteer TrainingVolunteer Training

Chattanooga Valley Middle School2012-2013

Esther WilhelmParent Involvement

CoordinatorMy job is to enable parents to be more

involved in the education of their child.Coordinate volunteersPlan workshopsAct as liaison between school and parentsProvide solutions to barriers to parental

involvementAbout me . . .

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Why we need volunteers

Role models for students Improves school-community

relationshipsFosters understanding of the school’s

routines and proceduresProvides opportunities for programs that

could not otherwise take placeStrengthens the school community

What’s in it for you?Parents who are involved in their children’s education

are building the foundations for a better educated child.Children are better adjusted to school, leading to life-

long learning.Sends a message from you to your child that education

is important.School staff are appreciative and a positive

relationship is encouraged.Communication with school staff occurs naturally and

informally.

What’s in it for my child?

deficiencies noticed quicklyrecognition of a child’s strengths and

weaknesses helps him/her to work/study most effectively

tendency to excel academicallyassists in future endeavors and life

goalsmore parental knowledge of their

peers

What can volunteers do at CVM?

Make photocopies for teachers or office. Read with kids in/from language arts. Help out in media center. Sell concessions for ball games. Chaperone school dances. Supervise students at lunch. Help organize and/or set up for events. Provide snacks for events. Serve and/or supervise students during reward activities. Other ideas or suggestions?

Basics for VolunteersKeep scheduled times - reliability. (1)Remember confidentiality! (2)Dress appropriately. (3)Be aware of and show respect for school

routines. (5-7)Accept direction from staff. (8)Feel free to ask questions. (8)Be flexible. (8)Relax and enjoy yourself! (9)

CVM Procedures

Sign-inParent CenterCoats/pursesRefreshmentsAbsences

Stay HealthyConsider all body fluids infectious.Practice good hand washing techniques.Avoid exposing skin lesions/sore. Wear

latex gloves when necessary. If contact with body fluids occurs.

Wash area immediately with hot water and soap.

Discard affected items in plastic bags.Call custodial staff for the removal of body

fluids.

Effectiveness with ChildrenAccept each child as he/she is.Encourage their own thinking; resist rescuing.Use positive comments; encourage,

compliment, notice them.Respect a child’s privacy -- even your own

child’s.Maintain a sense of humor.Remember, children are always watching.Be available for all children.

Emergency Drills

Fire DrillEvacuationLock Down

For all drills, it is important to follow the direction of staff members in the building and set an example for the children who are present.

“ A hundred years from now

it will not matter what my bank account was,

the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove.

But the world might be different because I was important in the life of a

child.”

Author Unknown

Sign and return:

Much of the information in this presentation came from the Warren Township Schools website.

School Volunteer ApplicationMandated Reporter TrainingInternet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)Confidentiality Agreement