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Volunteer Training Honeoye Falls-Lima School District Where the journey begins…. 2006-07 YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Agenda Your Volunteer Team Our Diverse Community Volunteer Role Volunteer Responsibilities Confidentiality Resources

HF-L Volunteer Team 2006-07 Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal PTA Volunteer Coordinator Staff Liaisons YOU!

Our Diverse Community Teachers, Children, Support Staff, and our Volunteers Diversity includes: Previous experiences Cultural and economic perspective Learning styles Awareness and acceptance is critical

Goals

Volunteer Role Provide a positive relationship with the students and staff Give individualized assistance to students Help the teachers with non-instructional tasks so they have more time to work with the children and plan creatively Share your talents

Volunteer Responsibilities Respect confidentiality Know the channels of communication Maintain caring and professional attitude Be prompt and dependable Help keep the building safe…sign in and wear a nametag Serve under the supervision and direction of a staff member Allow teacher to handle discipline Be flexible

Volunteer Resources PTA Workroom Copies Mailboxes Teachers and Staff Volunteer Team

Confidentiality The children parents, and staff at  HF-L have the right to a safe and private environment as they learn and grow.  Information shared outside of the classroom is harmful to the district, staff, children and their families. Establish a positive and mutually respectful relationship by respecting privacy and unconditional acceptance. Realize that you experience a snapshot of the full context.

Confidentiality includes… Student performance Student behavior Conversations heard amongst staff Concerns with teachers and staff Incidents with students Health and medical issues Parent information

Situation A A student is exhibiting frustration, and needs intervention. You overhear staff members discussing information based on his or her personal situation and learning needs. What do you do?

What to do? Continue Activity Talk with the staff involved Keep the information confidential

Situation B Your friend asks you to keep an eye on her son while you are working in the school district.  You have the opportunity to interact with her child, seeing what he or she is like in the school environment. What do you do?

Response Understand that you are there for a snapshot in time. Explain to your friend that if they have questions they should speak to the child’s teacher. Refrain from passing judgment. Express any concerns with the teacher, your supervisor, or the supervisor of the building.

Situation C You are in one of the district buildings  and  you overhear a staff member complaining about a district initiative or a classroom situation.  Community members have been talking about the same issues. What do you do?

Response Keep in mind that this is a snapshot in time. Speak to the staff member directly. Discuss your concerns with a building administrator or your supervisor. Keep in mind confidentiality.

Situation D You are at a community function, people begin a conversation about a district employee or a student in your child’s classroom and you are asked to share your opinion regarding the person. What do you do?

Response Keep confidentiality in mind Please do not repeat the conversation Always keep in mind that a person’s reputation is at stake and the information you are hearing may not be accurate Advise friends to speak with school personnel

Questions?

Thank you for making a difference in our learning community. The children at HF-L are the true winners – thanks to you!