Volunteer - Applicant Should Note School Preference in Resume

Job Description

Job Description

Volunteers in grades K-12 serve as vital links between the community and the school, supporting student success through academic assistance, athletic support, and event coordinator. Volunteers generally work under the direct supervision of full-time staff members to supplement and enrich programs without replacing official employee functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Support : Provide instructional assistance and tutoring for students.
  • Tutoring/Mentoring : Help students individually or in small groups with academic subjects.
  • Classroom Assistance : Help teachers with preparing materials, reading to classes, and setting up science experiments.
  • Library & Office Support : Assist with shelving books, collection maintenance, or general clerical and housekeeping tasks.
• Athletics & Physical Education : Support school sports and physical activities.
  • Sporting Events : Man sign-in tables, assist with field days, or help coordinate extra-curricular activities.
  • Coaching & Interaction : Some programs, such as those at the Science Hill High School community service partners, seek volunteers for athletics, coaching, or umpiring.
  • PE Support : Assist in "Specials" like Physical Education to help manage student behavior and ensure safety during physical activity.

Events & School Functions : Help organize and supervise broader school activities.

• Event Hosting : Serve as a host for school functions or assist with PTO-sponsored events.
• Chaperoning : Accompany and supervise students during field trips and travel events.
• Safety & Supervision : Supervise lunchrooms, playgrounds, and bus loading/unloading zones.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background Checks : Must pass a thorough criminal background check, often involving TBI/FBI fingerprinting.
• Age : Adult volunteers must typically be at least 18 years old; student volunteers (upper grade students) must be at least 16 years old to work independently in some settings.
• Confidentiality : Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and privacy as mandated by ethical and legal standards.
• Training & Orientation : Participation in a school orientation or regular in-service training sessions is often required.