Additional information regarding background checks:
· A volunteer background check will expire one year from date of completion and must be completed annually to be considered for volunteer opportunities.
· Only those with an approved background check status are qualified to volunteer.
· All volunteers must sign in and out in the main office.
By Completing your background check you are agreeing to our confidentiality agreement to volunteer that protects our students and families.
“I understand that in the course volunteering at Discovery, I will become aware of information about specific students, families, staff members and incidents that may occur. I understand and agree that I will not disclose such confidential information except to school employees or board members who have a need to know. This will ensure the protection of our students, staff and board members, thus creating a better environment for all. Additionally, the US Congress has addressed the privacy-related concerns of educators, parents, and students by enacting the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (known more commonly as “FERPA” or the “Buckley Amendment”). Among other provisions, FERPA allows the government to take action against any person or institution, which disseminates a student’s education records without his or her parent’s consent.
As a volunteer of Discovery Charter School, I agree to abide by the following guidelines for confidentiality both during my service and afterward:
-I will not discuss a child’s work, behavior progress or specific incidents with anyone other than the student’s parents, other current staff members, or current board members that have a need to know.
-I may learn confidential information about the school (such as staffing, program changes, or financial situations). Regardless of its nature, I will treat all information as confidential.
-I agree to maintain the highest level of discretion in regard to confidential information, files or personal data on the children. At no time will I discuss confidential information, files or personal data with anyone other than current staff or board members that have a need to know.
-I will not make any slanderous comments about Discovery Charter School, PAC, other staff members, board members, families or students.
By signing this agreement I am stating that I will not divulge information about any student, family, employee, board member, or the school itself to any person other than the specific student’s parents, current staff members, or current board members that have a need to know, both during time at Discovery and afterward. I understand that breaking this agreement will result in my volunteer status being revoked and/or legal action being taken.”
There are SO many ways to be involved at Discovery! Please consider signing up for any you may be interested in so we can add your name to our list of potential volunteers.
RECESS VOLUNTEER
*Must have a current background check.
Contact: Lisa Gonzalez - lisagonzalez2108@yahoo.com
We could always use help at recess. If you are able to help from 11:00-1:30 one day or lots of days, sign up! We would love to have you.
Carline Opportunities
*Must have a current background check
Contact: Lisa Gonzalez - lisagonzalez2108@yahoo.com
Come any day or every day of the week or month to relieve a staff member of carline duty. The teachers/aides are so thankful for this because it allows them to stay in with our kiddos and finish end of day things so they can make sure our kids get to their cones and also get them out on time. It is also a great way to interact with Discovery kids!
Laundry-lunch rags
*NO BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED FOR LAUNDRY
Contact: Lisa Gonzalez - lisagonzalez2108@yahoo.com
Every Friday we need a volunteer to wash the rags from the cafeteria from the week. It may seem trivial but it is a HUGE help and saves the school over $12,000/year. You just need to bring them back the following Monday.
Lunch Duty Volunteer
*Must have a current background check
Contact: Lisa Gonzalez - lisagonzalez2108@yahoo.com
If you are interested in making a student smile, this is the place! We ask for volunteers everyday between 10:30am-1:30pm to help students open up packages and containers, monitor the kids and help out where is needed. You will be a welcome set of helping hands. Staff is always in the lunchroom and helping too.
Teacher Appreciation Snacks
*NO BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION SNACKS
Contact: PAC
Show our teachers and staff some love by dropping off snacks and food once a month on early release days. We will send reminder emails before each snack day. You do not have to sign up every month. These snacks do not have to be nut-free, they are kept in the teachers’ lounge. There may be a special event or two throughout the year where we call upon all our amazing volunteers for some extra special snacks, those emails will be clearly marked.