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Windy Ridge SchoolVolunteer Orientation
They say it takes a village to raise a child… Welcome to the village!
Training Learning Objectives
Audience will learn how to become a volunteer, the volunteer roles, responsibilities, and regulations of OCPS, and how to find volunteer opportunities at Windy Ridge School.
Audience will become familiar with Windy Ridge staff, policies, PTA, and volunteer needs.
Windy Ridge Staff
Tracy Webley, Principal
Nicole Jefferson, Asst. Principal
Noreen Hoffman,
Asst. Principal
Noreen Carvalho, Dean of Students
Vonda Meyer, Secretary
Kerri Van Sickle, Guidance
Windy Ridge Staff
Dani Rodriguez,Front Desk
Diane Simonson,
Front Desk
Cari Dee, Media Specialist
Holli Kennedy, Clerk
Loretta Garrison,
School Nurse
Maggie Stewart,Front Desk
Getting Around Windy RidgeRegister at
volunteer.ocps.net
Sign in and out with valid Driver
License
Wear name tag while at school
Track your volunteer hours
online
START HERE
Sign-up for Opportunites
Sign In at Front Desk
Download 2015-2016 Volunteer Handbook at www.windyridgepta.org on the Volunteer page.
Volunteer Handbook
(Windy Ridge PTA homepage, 2014)
Dress CodeSibling PolicyParkingBathrooms, Food & Drink
Important Windy Ridge Info
Supplies/ResourcesFlyersCopiesTeachers’ mail boxesRequesting PTA reimbursementReserving a room at school
Getting Things Done at WR
Volunteer Needs
In the Classroom:• Classroom Assistant• Homeroom Representative
Outside the Classroom• PTA• SAC• Partners in Ed
• Media Center• Teach In• Mentor Program
Have You Met Our PTA Officers?
Cari Diez, President
Brooke Benson,VP Fundraising
Yuliya Meusel,VP
Communications
Terri Hrynyk, VP Programs
Have You Met Our PTA Officers?
Theresa McNeil,Recording Secretary
Jayme Fairhurst,Corresponding
Secretary
Gary Clute,Treasurer
Nanette Campbell,
Parliamentarian
Karen DePriest & Shannon Abayasekera,
Homeroom Rep Coordinators
Position Name 2014-2015 Email
Principal Tracy Webley [email protected]
President Cari Diez [email protected] President Communications Yuliya Meusel [email protected]
Vice President Programs Terri Hrynyk [email protected] President Fundraising Brooke Benson [email protected]
Recording Secretary Theresa McNeil [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Jayme Fairhurst [email protected]
Parliamentarian Nanette Campbell [email protected]
Two Types PTA Meetings
PTA Board Meeting
Held on 1st Thursday of each month at 9:15am, usually in media.
All Board Members attendance required, open to others.
Plan events, organize committees, give input.
PTA General Meeting
At least 3 per school year, held in the evenings.
Entire membership encouraged to attend.
Brief, general info, mandatory voting, followed by a program.
Friendly
Flexibility
Communication
Consistency
Confidentiality
Dependability
Follow School Procedures and
Policy
Responsibilities of Volunteers
(Rolon, 2012)
Injured Volunteering? Inform the staff person you are working with and the ADDitions School Volunteer Coordinator. • Entitled to Workers Comp doctors
Please do not come to school if you are ill• Cough, cold, sore throat• Staying home stops spread of germs
Be certain you are completely over your illness before you return
Health & Safety Regulations
(Rolon, 2012)
Do not allow an elementary school child to use a paper cutter or adult scissors.
Know emergency procedures and exits. Follow the established emergency plan.
Never leave a child alone.
Never allow a child to leave school without checking out through the main office.
Safety
(Rolon, 2012)
If you have doubts about a situation, ask someone with authority.
If an accident occurs, immediately inform a staff member.
Never move a child involved in an accident. A member of the school staff will initiate proper procedures for accidents.
Safety
(Rolon, 2012)
Assume responsibility for the supervision of a class. Volunteer shall never be left alone in the classroom or with a child.
Assume the responsibility for the discipline of pupils.
Make decisions regarding the relevancy of activities or procedures.
Contact parents regarding student performance or write letters home.
Volunteers Shall Not
(Rolon, 2012)
Discussion of inappropriate topicsUse of profanityUse of drugs/alcoholMaking advancesPromoting their personal businessSharing any information about a students
performance or academic progress with others
Volunteers MUST Refrain From:
(Rolon, 2012)
Email from <[email protected]> • Do not hit “reply”, look for contact info in the email
Weekly/biweekly Windy Ridge email may include volunteer opportunities. Be sure you are on WR email list by going to www.windyridgepta.org and clicking the logo that looks like this:
Flyers in your child’s backpack requesting volunteers
Windy Ridge Volunteer Ops
Questions?
Laura Matthews, ADDitions Coordinator School Personnel
Linda Smith, ADDitions Coordinator [email protected]
Applications & Sign ups
Thank you for taking time to care!
