Weston School Volunteering
THE VOLUNTEER IN THE SCHOOL
Weston has over a hundred volunteers who work with
our students each week. These are many university students, parents and
community members who donate time to participate in our tutoring program
or help with special events. We welcome volunteers to our building and
appreciate any time that you are willing to help tutor, help maintain our
outdoor learning lab, share your interests and skills, and/or assist with
special activities.
The things that you see and hear while carrying out
your assignments at the school must be considered privileged information,
for example, stories about the child’s family life, teacher-child
relationships, or your opinion of the child’s actions in school. You
should never discuss these things or the student with friends, other
volunteers, or people outside the school.
As in any job, you will need patience,
understanding, and a sense of humor. You will experience frustrations.
There will be some people you will like better than others. You may see
things of which you do not approve. Please keep in mind that there are
problems involved in conducting a classroom and operating a school. No
one else is going to handle problems in the same way you would. Also,
keep in mind that you may not have all the information around which some
decisions are made.
Once you are functioning as a part of the school
team, the days you come to school will be special days. Your presence
will be counted on by both the children and the teacher.
VOLUNTEER
PROCEDURES
1.
Be sure to sign in and out in the office.
2.
Be sure to wear your nametag or badge.
3.
Be reliable. Call if
you cannot be at school
4.
Be confidential. DO
NOT gossip.
5.
Be prompt.
6.
Be sure to communicate with your teacher.
7.
Remember that you are a role model to students.
8.
Remember that you are considered a professional, non-paid
staff member
9.
Remember that you are her to support teachers.
10.
If something disturbs you, please discuss the matter with the
school principal.
11.
If you don’t know … please ask!
12.
Without your help … we would be lost!
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