PowerPoint from Cash Volunteer Training on 9/18/2009

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 Welcome to Cash Elementary School!Welcome to Cash Elementary School!
 Introductions:Introductions:
– Jeff Moss, Assistant PrincipalJeff Moss, Assistant Principal
– Tammy Coulter, PTA Volunteer CoordinatorTammy Coulter, PTA Volunteer Coordinator
 Parking at CashParking at Cash

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 Volunteer Attendance RecordVolunteer Attendance Record
 Provides a record of time logged in as a volunteer at theProvides a record of time logged in as a volunteer at the
schoolschool
 Protects volunteer, should they have an accident while onProtects volunteer, should they have an accident while on
school groundsschool grounds
 Cash Elementary uses: NSSI/Computer Check-in/outCash Elementary uses: NSSI/Computer Check-in/out
– Important to Sign-in & Log your HOURS!!Important to Sign-in & Log your HOURS!! 
 We will have a back-up/sign-in book in the officeWe will have a back-up/sign-in book in the office
 CountCount allall hours - even those working on things athours - even those working on things at home!home!

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 Cash Elementary Volunteer Name BadgesCash Elementary Volunteer Name Badges
– MUST be worn at all times by volunteersMUST be worn at all times by volunteers
– Volunteers can keep their badge at theVolunteers can keep their badge at the
school - they will be located in the cabinetschool - they will be located in the cabinet
beneath the Sign-in/out Laptop. (beneath the Sign-in/out Laptop. (Thank you,Thank you,
TammyTammy!!!!!)!!!!!)

4.  School calendar (provided on the inside backSchool calendar (provided on the inside back
cover of the volunteer handbook)cover of the volunteer handbook)
 School map – Keep handout for quick referenceSchool map – Keep handout for quick reference
 Work with our Teachers to plan timesWork with our Teachers to plan times
– Exchange email & contact info with teachersExchange email & contact info with teachers
– Periodic check-ins with Volunteer CoordinatorPeriodic check-ins with Volunteer Coordinator
(as needed)(as needed)
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5.  Volunteer Confidentiality - (p. 10 of Volunteer Handbook)Volunteer Confidentiality - (p. 10 of Volunteer Handbook)
– Online VSA now has a question pertaining toOnline VSA now has a question pertaining to
confidentiality, which the volunteer must agree toconfidentiality, which the volunteer must agree to
 List of volunteer opportunities available:List of volunteer opportunities available:
– Media Center; Classroom Volunteer; Reading/LunchMedia Center; Classroom Volunteer; Reading/Lunch
Buddy; PTA Special Events (ex: Book Fair, FamilyBuddy; PTA Special Events (ex: Book Fair, Family
Fun Night; & much, much more!!!)Fun Night; & much, much more!!!)
 Visit our Volunteer Coordination Wiki @Visit our Volunteer Coordination Wiki @
http://cashvolunteers.pbworks.comhttp://cashvolunteers.pbworks.com
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6.  Screening Policy - Volunteers are divided into 3Screening Policy - Volunteers are divided into 3
categories;categories;
 Level 0 VolunteersLevel 0 Volunteers: No formal screening, registration: No formal screening, registration
or training required; (those who do not have director training required; (those who do not have direct
contact or supervision of students).contact or supervision of students).
– Examples: office assistants, PTA fundraising,Examples: office assistants, PTA fundraising,
proctors, outdoor projects - landscaping,proctors, outdoor projects - landscaping,
concessions, school fairs, student teachers/internsconcessions, school fairs, student teachers/interns
under direct supervision of a teacherunder direct supervision of a teacher
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 Level 1 VolunteersLevel 1 Volunteers
– Those volunteers who have direct access with andThose volunteers who have direct access with and
controlled access to students under the supervision ofcontrolled access to students under the supervision of
the professional staff. (Ex: Reading/lunch buddies,the professional staff. (Ex: Reading/lunch buddies,
class volunteers, day field trip chaperones, Wings tutorsclass volunteers, day field trip chaperones, Wings tutors
& health room assistants& health room assistants
– Level 1 volunteers will be screened by the VC/FA andLevel 1 volunteers will be screened by the VC/FA and
must complete the online Volunteer Services Applicationmust complete the online Volunteer Services Application
form (only the section that applies to this level ofform (only the section that applies to this level of
volunteer)volunteer)

8.  Level 2 VolunteersLevel 2 Volunteers
– Volunteers for whom add’l screening is required because theyVolunteers for whom add’l screening is required because they
have direct contact with and supervision of students for extendedhave direct contact with and supervision of students for extended
periods of time without direct supervision of the professional staffperiods of time without direct supervision of the professional staff
(Ex: Volunteer athletic coaches, after hours remediation tutors(Ex: Volunteer athletic coaches, after hours remediation tutors
and one-on-one mentors, overnight field trip chaperones).and one-on-one mentors, overnight field trip chaperones).
– Level 2 Volunteers must complete the entire online VolunteerLevel 2 Volunteers must complete the entire online Volunteer
Services Application form, providing two references.Services Application form, providing two references.
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 Review of the online Volunteer ServicesReview of the online Volunteer Services
Application form (For volunteers serving inApplication form (For volunteers serving in
a Level 1 or 2 task)a Level 1 or 2 task)
– Pg. 16 – Volunteer handbook includesPg. 16 – Volunteer handbook includes
instructions for filling out online VSAinstructions for filling out online VSA
– Let’s go ONLINE!!Let’s go ONLINE!!

10. We’re looking forward to a GREAT year!!We’re looking forward to a GREAT year!!
THANK YOU ALL!!!THANK YOU ALL!!!
-Jeff & Tammy-Jeff & Tammy
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