GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING
GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING
Accept direction
Accept direction and supervision . While recognizing that you are an important leader , 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 the Volunteer Services Coordinator or school 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 Coordinator .
Communications
Communication with staff , the building Volunteer Services Coordinator 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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