GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING
GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING
Accept direction
Accept direction and supervision. While recognizing that you are an important lead-er, you do not take the place of a staff member, but are a supplementary person who offers assistance and enrichment with your personal skills and competence.
Appearance
As representatives of Anoka-Hennepin School District, volunteers, like staff, are responsible for presenting a positive image to students and to the community. You should dress appropriately for the conditions and performance of your duties.
Assignment
If the assignment does not prove to be what you expected, please notify the supervising staff person. If you feel hesitant to discuss it with the staff person, please contact Volunteer Services or the principal.
Be dependable
Come when promised and be on time. Students, staff and other volunteers count on you. If you are unable to keep a volunteer commitment, contact the office and leave a message for the appropriate teacher, chairperson or Volunteer Services.
Communications
Communication with staff, Volunteer Services and other volunteers is important. Any question is a good question, be sure to ask. Make every effort to arrange a time to talk with staff when there are problems or questions.
Confidentiality
Information regarding our students is confidential. The Anoka-Hennepin School District is regulated by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which may be viewed online at: www. ahschools. us / policies. This law states:
1. No information can be shared regarding a student without the written and witnessed signed consent of the adult student or underage student’ s parent or guardian.
2. Discussing personal information regarding an adult student or underage student will be cause for disciplinary action and / or lead to termination of the volunteer.
Confidentiality is important to the integrity of our program. It is important to respect the privacy of all students, staff and other volunteers. Never repeat anything you have heard or seen about individuals while volunteering.
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