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Parent Volunteer
Orientation
T H U N D E R H I L L E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L
DECEMBER 15, 2014
OUTCOMES
At this training you will become:
• Familiar with Thunder Hill’s Volunteer Code of Ethics
• More knowledgeable about HCPSS policies
• More knowledgeable about THES volunteer
procedures
• Registered to be a volunteer at THES
VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS
Attitude: Please come to school with a good
attitude, one that will say to the principal
and teachers that you are glad to be here.
Behavior: You are another role model for
our students. Be sure to dress and act
appropriately.
VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS
Communication: You will always work under the
direction and supervision of a teacher or other
member of the school staff. The relationship
between the volunteer and the teacher is a
professional one--one of the mutual respect and
confidence.
Dependability: Make a professional commitment-please be dependable. The teachers are planning
activities for you and the students. Keeping your
part of the bargain is very important. Please notify
your school office or email the teacher if you are
unable to come.
VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS
Confidentiality: Any information to which you have
access to in the school or classroom is confidential.
Respectful Actions:
 We ask that you always sign in and out and wear your badge
at all times while in the building .
 Please leave younger children at home and turn off cell
phones, as your attention needs to be on the children and
task.
 No food or drink in the classroom.
 Parent volunteering time is not a time for visiting or to hold
parent conferences.
VOLUNTEER CODE OF ETHICS
Safe Actions: It is a good practice to never
be alone with a child. Please use verbal
positive praise rather than touch to
recognize good effort.
Support: As volunteers, you are a support
to the staff members in the building.
They are responsible for the education
and discipline of the students at school.
Therefore, follow the plan/instructions
left for you and communicate any
behavioral concerns to the teacher.
OUR SCHOOL-WIDE
EXPECTATIONS
SAFE
ORGANIZED
ALWAYS RESPECTFUL
RESPONSIBLE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• One-on-One/Small Group Program
• Individual or Small Groups within the
Teams
• Creating Materials of Instruction
• Related Arts/Support Personnel
• Special Events
• Field Trips
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Field Trips
• Without assistance from chaperones, field trips would not be
possible, so we appreciate parents’ willingness to provide this
service.
• You will be given more information about a specific field trip if
you choose to chaperone.
• To assist us in making trips a positive experience for all, all
chaperones will be required to read and sign a document that
reviews the chaperone expectations and liability insurance
coverage provided by the county.
ROLE OF THE CHILD ABUSE LIAISON
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
SERVICE PROVIDERS CODE OF ETHICS
UNATTENDED CHILDREN:
CONCLUSION
Any questions?
Thank you for coming to this training
and volunteering at THES.