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Transcript of Volunteer Training Chattanooga Valley Middle School 2012-2013.
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