TOWSLEE VOLUNTEER POLICY

Towslee supports the Board’s beliefs that one of the greatest resources available may be found in the citizens of the community who have special knowledge and talents to contribute to the District.  The use of citizens as volunteers within the school program enhances the educational process not only for students, but for the community as well.  Volunteers may provide additional support in the classroom, promote community-school cooperation in facilitating the learning process and provide for individuals who have expertise in various areas to be used as resource persons.

Recruitment and selection of volunteers is done at the local building level.  Interested individuals should contact the building principal or his/her designee.  The interests and abilities of the volunteers are considered when making assignments.

All volunteers shall sign in and receive ID at the appropriate building office.  Standard procedures for record keeping include hours contributed by various volunteers, types of services or donations made and an application kept on file at the local school for any volunteer who works directly with students, especially in tutorial relationships.

Volunteers who work directly with students may be required to have a criminal record check.

While representing our building as a volunteer, volunteers at Towslee are always expected to adhere to the rights of privacy for all individuals.  Any situation of concern regarding an individual/individuals at Towslee should be immediately reported to the building principal prior to leaving the building.  Any breach of privacy will result in dismissal of volunteer privileges.

A brief volunteer training session, by the principal and PTO president, will be held at the beginning of the school year.  Volunteers coming in throughout the school year will be trained prior to volunteering in the building.  All volunteers will complete an application and signature page upon completion of training.