VolunteerOrientation

Welcome

Ysleta Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion ,disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment.

El Distrito Escolar de Ysleta no discrimina en base a raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, religion discapacidad, y/o edad, en sus programas, actividades o empleo.

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PURPOSE OF VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOLS

Activities shall support and enrich the lives of school children and stimulate an interested community to more active support of public education.

Volunteer Program goals

Recruit volunteers Provide opportunities for volunteers to share their talents and skills Provide opportunities for meaningful service Provide help for students Assist teachers with non-instructional tasks Establish a school-community partnership for quality education

Volunteer Guidelines

Complete an online volunteer application and attach a US government issued Id

Application will under go a background checkApplicants will be notified via email or by the campus

volunteer coordinator by phone Once approved, volunteers may go to Public Relations to

obtain their ID badgeVolunteers MUST wear ID badges while on YISD campuses or

school functions

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES CONTINUE

Volunteers must work under the direction of the principal or volunteer coordinator

All volunteers must be provided with an orientation by the volunteer coordinator or principal’s designee

communicate with the volunteer coordinator or assistant

coordinator to assure expectations and task assignments are

being followed

adhere to the Volunteer Code of Ethics

follow the volunteer guidelines

follow campus policies and procedures

Volunteers must…

Volunteers shall not…

attempt to discipline nor punish a student

communicate with students in any way unless specifically advised or directed by a school official

perform substitute teacher duties

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Help in special eventsParticipate in district or school committees, PTA, PTO, etc.Monitor the playground or cafeteriaAssist in the officeHelp in the work/parent roomChaperoning field tripsCross guardTutorsMentors Serve as computer tutors

VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS

Respect ResponsibleAttitude ConfidentialityAppearance

RESPECT

A volunteer shall be respectful and courteous to one another, students, administration, school staff and the community.

RESPONSIBLE

A Volunteer shall be responsible for his/her scheduled times and must notify the volunteer coordinator/school staff if not able to meet his/her commitment.

ATTITUDE

Volunteers shall come to school with a good attitude, do not let personal feelings affect work as a volunteer.

Confidentiality

A Volunteer shall not discuss information you may hear, see or otherwise acquire while at the school concerning students or others.

Appearance

A Volunteer shall dress appropriately, always remembering that he/she is setting an example for all students.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide information to volunteersProvide orientationMeetings Maintain volunteer documentation

Sign in sheets & reportsAssign & organize assignmentsRecruit & retain

PRINCIPAL’S RESPONSIBILITY

Select the campus volunteer coordinatorAssess the campus volunteer program needsProvide support for the volunteer programDetermine guidelines for campus volunteersPrincipal and district parental involvement coordinator have the

authority to dismiss a volunteer who fails to follow guidelines, code of ethics, campus and district regulations

Principal is in charge of their campus volunteer program, therefore needs to address any concerns or issues happening at the campus

If volunteer privileges are revoked at a school, this applies to any other school, district facility or function

A suspended volunteer may reapply the following school year

DISTRICT RESPONSIBLITY

Regulate and ensure student safety Provide all campuses with the volunteer handbookProvide training and orientation to all campus volunteer

coordinatorsMaintain regular communication with principals,

coordinators and staffProvide assistance and assure volunteer program

regulations are followed

PTA, PTO AND BOOSTER CLUBS

All PTA, PTO and booster clubs MUST register as volunteers

All fund raising activities/contributions must receive prior approval from the principal and Area Associate Superintendent (GE-R – district regulation)

For booster club guidelines go to www.yisd.net under Accounting Department

Thank you for everything you do for our students