Charles F. Tigard Elementary School Volunteer Information

Charles F. Tigard Elementary School Volunteer InformationLooking forward to a great year at our school this year!2014-2015

AGENDAWelcome and IntroductionsPhilosophy of Volunteering at Our SchoolBasic Volunteer Regulations and ProtocolsFour Most Important Volunteer ResponsibilitiesAreas in Which Volunteers Can HelpBenefits to VolunteersQuestionsPhilosophy of Volunteering at Our SchoolSchool volunteer programs succeed when teachers and volunteers form an effective, cooperative education team and function as co-workers. Helping children learn is what teaching, parenting, and volunteering is all about --- a shared venture, a cooperative undertaking, a labor of love!Basic Volunteer Regulations and ProtocolsVolunteer Registration/Sign-in at the Front Desk in the Office each time you are here (HelpCounter Program)Wear a badge when you are in the building to identify yourselfFeel free to ask questionsRestroomsObey sight and sound ruleReasons to Sign in on the ComputerVolunteer WaiverWho is in the Building Emergency SituationsSchool and District State Dept. of Education GrantsPersonal Volunteer Time RecordsHelpCounter Program

Volunteer Button

Volunteer Release

Choose Your Activity

Remember to Sign Out

HelpCounter Problem Solving

#1 When you wake up the computer by pushing the power button this is the screen you will see#2 Upon choosing Volunteers you will get a screen like this. Click on Internet ExplorerHelpCounter Problem Solving

Volunteer Sign In AreaThis login information is on a paper taped to the desk underneath the computer. If for some reason it has logged us out of HelpCounter, you can just type in the Login Name and Password and should be able to pop up the program.

Note that volunteers signing in will not have access to each other's private information. Manual Sign-in SheetPlease use the manual sign in sheet only as a last resort as the PSO Board has had to manually enter all of those sheets so we have all of our volunteer hours included in the school years volunteer counts.Four Most Important Volunteer ResponsibilitiesPunctualityDependabilityConfidentialityProfessionalismAreas Which Volunteers Can HelpIn Classroom (talk to your childs teacher about need)PSO Events/Activities (see Volunteer Sheet)Office HelpOngoing activities:Art Lit Classroom PresenterLibrary HelperStaff Appreciation2014 Local Option Levy School CaptainHelping with the School AuctionVolunteer Coordinator

Benefit to VolunteersTransferable Work SkillsOnPoint Bank - Portland Teachers Credit Union eligibilityDeduct from TaxesMileageNon-cash Contributions such as clothing, books or household itemsTeacher License RenewalAllows you interaction with your childs school, his/her friends, teachers and information on whats going on at schoolQuestionsAsk away!! Or feel free to talk to me after the meeting!

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If you think of something after, please feel free to email me at:cftpsopres@gmail.com