We want to thank you in advance for your interest in volunteering in the PEM School District. The teachers, students and staff greatly appreciate the time you are willing to share through your volunteer work here. You will add greatly to the educational experience of our students. To get a better idea about the kind of work you'd like to do here, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and return it to the building secretary.
The effective volunteer:
* is cooperative with the administration and teaching personnel.* is sincerely concerned about students.* is willing to be discreet, sincere, dedicated and punctual.* recognizes the individuality of each student.* respects the teacher or staff member's ultimate responsibility for the health, welfare and education of each student.* cooperates, coordinates and communicates continually with school administrators, faculty members, and staff.* provides the teacher or staff member with the satisfaction of knowing that the student's needs are being met and that quality education is being promoted, extended and enriched.* receives the sincere gratitude of the total school community.
Guidelines for working with children* Encourage children to do their own thinking.* Give students plenty of time to answer.* Accept children as they are. You must not feel responsible for judging children's abilities, progress or behaviors.* Respect children's privacy. If a child or teacher reveals personal information, regard it as a confidence.* Help build students' self-confidence and keep a positive attitude. Remember, effort and attentiveness can be as important as performance.
What a volunteer can expect from teachers and school staffThe school staff will:* provide specific instructions to the volunteer.* provide space for the volunteer to do their work.* provide necessary materials and equipment.* communicate with the volunteer as needed.* provide advance notice when special events interfere with the volunteer time. Other forms you may need: