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Our Volunteers, an Integral part of the team!. Campus Volunteer Orientation 2013- 2014. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AGENDA September 2013. Sign-in & WelcomeCampus Volunteer Coordinator Procedures for the Volunteer Program Your Role as a Volunteer What Will I Do/ Matching My Skills - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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OUR VOLUNTEERS, AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE TEAM!
Campus Volunteer Orientation 2013- 2014
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 2013
Sign-in & Welcome Campus Volunteer Coordinator Procedures for the Volunteer Program
Your Role as a Volunteer
What Will I Do/ Matching My Skills
The Resource Volunteer
Program Organization
Tickets to Success
Our Volunteer Handbooks
Questions / Evaluations
Thank you & Adjourn
PROCEDURES FOR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Procedures for the volunteer program during the 2013-2014 SY are as follows:
1. Always sign-in at the front office upon arrival at the school.
2. Attend your volunteer orientation session. It will answer many questions for you.
3. Ensure that your application is completed on line. (KISD HOME Page- bottom left side of the screen. Scroll down to Volunteer Application)
NOTE- THIS IS NOW AN ELECTRONIC PROCESS4. You may check with your campus Volunteer Coordinator to see if your application is approved. (Allow 24 – 72 hours)
5. Inform your coordinator if you have special talents or a desire for a specific type of assignment.
6. Let your coordinator know if you are not able to come to the campus, but are willing to work on projects at home.
7. Notify your coordinator or campus if there is a conflict or issue of concern.
8. Remember the importance of logging in/out of your volunteer hours system.
9. Please dress comfortably, but appropriately. If in doubt- ASK.
10. ALWAYS wear your badges or name-tags so that you are easily recognized while working on campus.
YOUR ROLE: THE VOLUNTEER WILL ….
Follow the directions of the teacher……….
To reinforce and enrich the educational process.
Ask questions when there is a need for clarification.
Serve as members of the team & commit to a specific amount of time as agreed (daily, weekly, etc.)
Honor the confidentiality policy.
Attend available training opportunities.
Be prompt and dependable.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Work with students in small groups
Prepare materials for use by students & the teacher
Listen to a student read or read to a student
Work on special projects (at home or school)
Work on / complete assigned tasks
Serve as a special friend /mentor at school
MATCHING YOUR SKILLS WITH THE ORGANIZATION’S NEEDS
Are there things I can do at home?
How do I want to spend my time?
How much time do I have to give consistently?
What if it doesn’t work out?
SHARING YOUR CREATIVE SIDE IS WELCOMED!
Presenting or assisting with special projects such as
Music
Art
Drama
Cultural projects
CREATIVE
THE RESOURCE VOLUNTEER: ONE WHO HAS SPECIAL TALENTS, SKILLS, OR A HOBBY TO SHARE, USUALLY
CREATIVE.
Are you a “RESOURCE VOLUNTEER?”
Do you possess a highly defined area of expertise?
Would you like to share your knowledge to enhance student growth and development?
Do you enjoy hobbies such as coin /stamp collecting, building model airplanes, travel, doll making, or possess an in-depth knowledge of the U.S. or other countries?
If you answered “yes” to any of these then you would fit the category or a Resource Volunteer”.
PROGRAM ORGANIZATION:
The principal is in charge and designates a coordinator for the campus.
Coordinators guide program implementation.
Volunteers WILL be provided a handbook of guidelines and procedures.
Volunteers are screened very carefully to protect students & staff.
Volunteers will follow the identified procedures for their campus & district.
“TICKETS TO SUCCESS”
B E C A U S E W E A P P R E C I AT E Y O U A N D Y O U R S E R V I C E S O M U C H , W E W A N T T O D O E V E R Y T H I N G P O S S I B L E T O S U P P O R T Y O U R S U C C E S S A S A V O L U N T E E R .
W E H A V E P R O V I D E D I N T H E N E X T F E W S L I D E S , W H AT W E C O N S I D E R T O B E “ T I C K E T S T O S U C C E S S ” F O R T H E M O S T R E W A R D I N G E X P E R I E N C E P O S S I B L E .
T H A N K Y O U I N A D VA N C E F O R Y O U R C O M M I T M E N T & S E R V I C E !
MEASURE UP TO THE EXPECTATIONS SET FOR YOU THE VOLUNTEER.IT’S YOUR TICKET TO SUCCESS…….
BE RELIABLE:
Be on time.
Notify school staff in case of absences.
Secure a replacement if possible.
Come prepared to work.
Do not bring other children when you volunteer.
TICKET TO SUCCESS: REMEMBER THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE VALUED AND ARE EXPECTED TO:
UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY:
Refuse to discuss staff, students, orschool affairs with anyone except the appropriate staff member in a professional,problem-solving atmosphere.
What is seen and heard in your area of service…stays within the area of
service!CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
TICKET TO SUCCESS: YOU ARE VALUED AND ARE EXPECTED TO:
BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR STUDENTS:
Set a good example with regard to appearance and behavior.
Respect all students and their parents regardless of socio-economic status, race, cultural background, heritage or religion, etc.
Follow policies and practices.
Show students that you care with *a smile*a thumbs up*specific genuine praise
NOW, LET’S REVIEW OUR HANDBOOK. YOUR GUIDING LIGHT…
When in doubt and you can’t immediately contact the coordinator…
Review your volunteer handbook!
GUIDELINES: IN YOUR HANDBOOK BE SURE TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PAGES.. .
VOLUNTEERS – (8 )
SIGN-IN PROCEDURE – ( 10)
ORIENTATION/EVALUATION –( 10 )
BENEFITS / IMPROVING SERVICE –( 11 )
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SERVICE!GRACIAS! DANKE!
You’re worth a million to us!!
Your Campus Volunteer Coordinator is: – 254-336-0000
District Volunteer Coordinator & Parent Involvement Specialist: Mrs. Brenda Smith, 254-336-0211 / 0208. Email: [email protected]
ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS??????
Please complete the evaluation forms and leave them for our
review.
Volunteer Orientation Evaluation ’13 -’14
Please complete this short survey to help us improve our service and support to you.
Rate each statement 1-5. 1=Lowest; 5= Highest rating . Circle one number for each statement.
1. This orientation will help me be more effective as a volunteer. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I think it is a good idea to have all volunteers attend orientation. 1 2 3 4 5
3. The content presented was relevant. 1 2 3 4 5
4. The session helped me better understand my role as a volunteer. 1 2 3 4 5
5. What ideas do you have to make this learning better?
Campus:______________ Date:______________
Presenter: ____________________