Presidents Elementary Volunteer Training Presidents Volunteers Assist in

Presidents Elementary Volunteer Training

Presidents Volunteers: • Assist in the classroom, office, library, cafeteria… • Help with special events • Volunteer for PTA functions • Chaperone field trips • And more! After training is complete and your background check is cleared, contact the teacher to schedule volunteer times.

Training Goals �Volunteer Expectations & Responsibilities �Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Information �WA State Patrol Background Check �Leader in Me Language

Volunteer Expectations Volunteers must: �Show appreciation and respect. �Follow the lead of the teacher for instruction and discipline. �Consider all information about students confidential.

Volunteer Responsibilities �Sign in at the front office and wear a volunteer badge. Sign out/return badge when you leave. �Dress in clothing that promotes a safe, respectful learning environment. �Call the school office if you are unable to come to your volunteer appointment. 360 -618 -6240

Volunteer Responsibilities �Follow school rules and emergency procedures. �Refrain from taking pictures of students, unless cleared through the office. NEVER post pictures to social media. �Refrain from bringing younger siblings when you volunteer. Check with the classroom teacher for activities that may be appropriate for siblings to attend. �Always report safety/discipline issues to the teacher or school administration.

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) What is HIB? Key components to HIB � RCW- An electronic, written, �Intentional harm verbal, or physical act that: Physically harms a student or damages student’s property. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of school. �Repeated over time �Power imbalance or unfair match

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) What do volunteers do? What will the school do? �As with any safety or �Conduct an immediate discipline concern. REPORT: The facts (what you saw directly or what the child said to you) to the classroom teacher or school administration. �Understand that you will not be notified of outcomes or disciplinary action. investigation into the report and work for resolution: Student Statement HIB Initial Notification Bullying Incident

Next Steps… � Complete top portion of WA State Background Check. � Trainer Signature on form. � Sign Complete Volunteer Agreement. � Take form and copy of Driver’s License to the main office. � Contacted only if issues on background check.

Personal Victory Habits �Be Proactive You’re in charge �Begin with the End in Mind Have a plan �Put First Things First Work first, then play

Public Victory Habits �Think Win-Win Everyone can win �Seek 1 st to Understand then be Understood Listen before you talk �Synergize Together is better �Sharpen the Saw Balance is best

Congrats! �Please let our office staff know that you have reviewed this presentation by sharing our code word with them � CODE WORD: HIBBITY