Volunteers

As a parent volunteer you have a special opportunity to assist the staff in helping our children grow. Volunteers are essential and there are many ways for you to offer your time and your talents. Waverly Elementary School, the PTA, and the children need you! Pleae consider helping enhance the programs at our school with your presence!! Remember, it is your school and your PTA. No matter how large or small the job may be, your efforts really matter, and are greatly appreciated!

Thank you for giving Waverly Elementary your time, your energy and your expertise.

Code of Ethics

As a volunteer, you are subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds professionals in the field in which you work. Everything you see and hear regarding individual students is considered privileged information. This information should stay within the confines of an educational setting and should never be discussed with fellow parents or friends. If you have questions regarding what you see or hear please direct them to the staff memeber you are volunteering for or to the administration.

Responsibilities

• We take your commitment very seriously and we trust you will too. The staff is counting on you to be there on time. The students are very dependent upon you! Please do not take on more responsibility than you can realistically fulfill.
• Please arrive promptly. If you cannot attend on your scheduled day please inform your teacher as soon as possible. Send a note with your child or call the office 410-313-2819.
• Please sign in on the volunteer sheet in the main office, and put on a sticker each time you report to volunteer. The sheet and stickers are located just inside the front office door. Specify times and teacher name. This information allows us to locate you while in the building and helps us keep track our our many volunteers.
  YOU MUST WEAR A VOLUNTEER STICKER OR BADGE WHILE IN THE BUILDING!
• Proceed to the classroom or designated area for instructions for that day. The volunteer room is available for your use.
• Please do not bring small children to school with you. Please do not bring friends, relatives or children to volunteer with you.
• Show respect for human dignity, individual differences, cultural, religious, and racial diversity. Treat all students fairly and positively. Be professional.
• Recognize the need for flexibility and patience. Remember to always maintain a warm, friendly attitude. Be willing to accept suggestions as well as give them.
• Remember each child is an individual with his/her own interests and problems. Basic needs are the same bu the way in which we meet those needs will vary with each individual child.
• Teachers should have a list of what needs to be done by volunteers. If you need help, contact your team instructional assistant (I.A.) for clarification.