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Volunteering at Findley Elementary
2018-2019September 11, 2018 @ 9 amSeptember 12, 2018 @ 7 pm
Lauren WylieVolunteer Coordinatorvolunteer.coordinator@findleypto.comwww.FindleyPTO.com
Volunteer Orientation Agenda
• Findley Elementary ♥s Volunteers
• Volunteer Expectations and Responsibilities
• Volunteer Program Overview
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Get Informed
• How to Become a Volunteer
• www.myvolunteerpage.com Tutorial
• Classroom Coordinator Resources
Findley Elementary ♥s Volunteers
• Findley averages 500 volunteers each year!
• Volunteers make a HUGE difference for our School!
• Volunteers help run a variety of academic & fun programs
• Volunteers allow for grants and funding which benefit our school, our students and our community!!
• 1 hour week/month/year – we appreciate any time you have to help!
Volunteer Programs at Findley Elementary What interests you?
Academic Enrichment
Community FundraisingPTO
LeadershipFront Office
Support
Academic Enrichment
• Art Literacy
• Battle of the Books
• Library Support
• Lego Engineering
• Passport Club
• Science Fair
• STEM Supply Chain Activity
Community
Social Events
• Fall Festival & Spring Carnival
• Family Movie Nights
• Classroom Parties
• BINGO Night
Connections
• Student Directory
• Yearbook
Physical Activity
• Findley Flyers Running Club
• Field Day
Service
• Beaverton Clothes Closet
• Findley Beautification
• Green Team
Fundraising
• Only ONE Primary Fundraiser • Dragon Dash• Donation-based
• Secondary Programs• Book Fair• Box Tops• Company Matching• EPI School Supplies• Findley Gear• Loyalty Programs• Restaurant programs
Front Office Support
• Parent Packet Pick-Up Day• Late Slips• Picture Day• Hearing Screening• Vision Screening• Laminating • Volunteer Badges• Walk-to-School Day• Workroom Projects
Findley PTO• Attend a Meeting
• Monthly PTO Meetings open to all
• Volunteer• In the Classroom• Onsite or Offsite Activities• From Home
• Lead a Committee• Art Lit, Findley Flyers, Library Support,
Passport, Classroom Coordinator, Science Fair, Book Fair, Yearbook, Student Directory, Movie Nights, Box Tops, Findley Gear, Carnival, Staff Appreciation, 5th Grade Celebration, Yearbook and more.
• Be on the Board• President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer,
Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising, Member-At-Large
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES:
ART LITERACY FINDLEY FLYERS RUNNING CLUB
FALL BEAUTIFICATION BEFORE & AFTER CLASS PARTIES
THERE ARE MANY
OPPORTUNITIES TO
VOLUNTEER FROM
HOME & AFTER
SCHOOL ALSO!
Class Coordinators – Responsibilities*Facilitates communication between teacher & parents and helps a classroom run efficiently through help of volunteers
www.FindleyPTO.com > Volunteering > Resources for Class Coordinator
1. Create a Classroom Calendar
• Myvolunteerpage.com
• www.signup.com
• Spreadsheet
2. Teacher Appreciation• Getting to Know You questionnaire
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• End of Year Gift (OPTIONAL)
• Teacher Birthday
Communication
• Teacher• Parents• Art Lit Coordinator• Grade Level Party Coordinator• Other Class Coordinators
Get Informed:
Volunteer Expectations & Responsibilities
• Background Check
• Identification Badge
• Sign In/Sign Out Every Time
• Sight and Sound Policy
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Dependability & Punctuality
How To Become a Volunteer
www.FindleyPTO.com > Volunteering > Jump Start into Volunteering
Step 1. Complete a Background CheckParent, Community Volunteer & Youth applications
Step 2. Create a myvolunteerpage.com Profile
Step 3. Get your Volunteer Badge
Step 4. Sign Up for a Volunteer Shift & Start Volunteering!
HOW TO GET YOUR VOLUNTEER BADGE:
*ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE A VOLUNTEER PHOTO BADGE AND AN mVP PROFILE
Email your digital photo to the Volunteer Coordinator:
[email protected], also found on the PTO website:
www.findleypto.comPlease make sure the picture is taken against a neutral/plain background.
*Photo Badge requests received during the week, will be ready by the end of the day on Friday.
Volunteer Guidelines: Signing In/OutVolunteering at School
At the start….• Sign-in on the volunteer computer in the office – EVERY TIME• Find your badge (and a lanyard) from the bins located in the front office, sorted
alphabetically by last name• Have your badge visible at all times• Report to volunteer assignment
When you are finished …• Sign-out on the volunteer computer before leaving the building• Return your badge and lanyard to the bins
Volunteering from Home
All hours count! Update your hours using myvolutneerpage.com Home Access
Volunteer Signing In/Out is easy!
1.) Go to the front office 2.) Sign in on mVP timeclock 3.) Grab your badge
Volunteer Guidelines: Safety Protocol
Adult restrooms in office*NO siblings for safety reasons Sign in/out every time
Turn cell phone off/silent
Follow emergency procedures
Workroom in office
Volunteer Guidelines: Workroom (2) Main Copiers
• For homework packets, classroom handouts and flyers• Do not use construction paper• Use double-sided printing as much as possible
Riso Copy Machine• For making 50 copies or more• For use with construction paper or tagboard
Binding Machine• To bind workbooks and presentations together
Die-Cut Machine• To cut out letters, shapes, numbers on construction
paper for use on bulletin boards and in the classroom
Laminating Machine• To laminate (enclose in plastic) classroom projects &
office projects
• Be courteous in the workroom
• Always let teachers & staff go first
• Clean up after your projects
• Restock machines after use
www.myvolunteer.com Tutorial
Your home page provides you with a snapshot or your current volunteer hours, upcoming shifts and important Findley Volunteer information. There are (7) tabs:• Home (main page)• Opportunities• Schedule• Hours• Reports• Contact• My Profile
mVP: My Profile
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
Step 4
Step 5
Step 1. Enter contact information. Be sure to include an email so we can send you volunteer updates. Step 2. Upload a photo. Allows for our Findley staff to be able to easily identify you.Step 3. Update your privacy settings. Indicate that you WANT volunteers and volunteer coordinators to be able to see your name and photo when you sign up for volunteer shifts.Step 4. Sign up for subscriptions. mVP can email you updates and upload shifts to a personal calendar.Step 5. Choose what activities interest you and update your availability.
www.findleypto.com
www.myvolunteerpage.com
QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS? READY TO HELP?