ROSSVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL CMCSS VOLUNTEER PACKET

I. ABOUT CMCSS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION

II. DISTRICT POLICIES & FORMS

III. CMCSS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Goals, Requirements, and Expectations

A. Roles of Principals

B. Roles of Teacher

C. Roles of Volunteer

D. RoMS Volunteer Policy & Procedures

CMCSS Volunteer Agreement Form for Rossview Middle School Personal information: Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Address: __________________________________________City, State, Zip: __________________________________

Phone: Home:__________________ Cell:____________________ E-mail: ____________________________________

Students enrolled at CMCSS: Name _________________________________ Teacher _____________________ Grade ___________ Name _________________________________ Teacher _____________________ Grade ___________ Name _________________________________ Teacher _____________________ Grade ___________ Name _________________________________ Teacher _____________________ Grade ___________

Day(s) you prefer to volunteer: _______ Monday _______ Tuesday _______ Wednesday _______Thursday _______ Friday Time available: Morning ( ______ to ______ ) Afternoon ( ______ to ______) Number of hours available per week: ____________

Languages you speak other than English: __________________________________________________Have you ever volunteered with children before? ☐ Yes ☐ No

I am interested in volunteering in:

□ Selling Spirit Wear

(see description on next page)

□ Field Day □ Hospitality Committee□ Library □ Selling Dance Tickets □ Baked Goods Volunteers□ Book Fair □ Fall Festival □ Parent Career Day Presentation□ Rewards Days □ T.C.A.P. Proctor □ Teachers helper, clerical-not making copies□ Selling Concessions □ Other: _______________________

Disclaimer of Felony Offenses: 1. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? If yes, explain, giving dates:

2. Have you ever been convicted following the arrest for a criminal offense or traffic violation, including conviction on a plea of guilty, a plea of no contest, or order of granting pre-trial diversion? If yes, explain, giving dates:

3. Does your name appear on any Sex Offender Database in any state or county?

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CMCSS Volunteer Agreement Form for Rossview Middle School

I would like to participate as a volunteer to provide support and assistance to school personnel and students. I assume full responsibility for my actions while volunteering at all CMCSS facilities. I have read and agree to abide by CMCSS Volunteer Policy (SAF-A005) and Use of School or District Volunteers Procedure (SAF-P009) which includes the professional code of ethics for volunteers and procedural requirements for volunteering. I further understand that any volunteer who will be alone with a student that is out of view of school personnel or who participates in a school-sanctioned overnight trip must provide a copy of their driver’s license and be cleared in a background check through the TBI Sex Offender Registry.

I hereby certify that all questions above, to the best of my knowledge, are true and complete. I understand that permission to serve as a volunteer for CMCSS will be contingent upon answers provided above.

Printed Name Date

____________________________________________________

Signature

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ABOUT CMCSS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION

Provide tours of the school Provide volunteer training, this will be done on an as needed basis or twice a month on a specific day. Will be

announced via Facebook, PTO Website and School Website. Provide parent information about school events, volunteer opportunities,

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM GOALS

The Rossview Middle School, CMCSS Volunteer Program has been planned and organized to benefit our students. We hope that our volunteers will help in the following ways:

Support teacher/student activities. Provide assistance under the direction of classroom instructors. Work collaboratively with Rossview Middle School and the community. Provide feedback on the volunteer program. Provide a safe and secure environment following and respecting school and CMCSS district procedures

ROLES OF PARTICIPANTS

PRINCIPAL

1. Assess Volunteer needs with teachers, faculty & staff.2. Share those needs with the Volunteer Coordinator3. Establish rules and building procedures for the program. 4. Provide a positive atmosphere that motivates, leads, and supports the program. 5. Work closely with the school volunteer coordinator, parents, school I.T. Coordinator and other volunteers. 6. Facilitates an open, friendly and safe atmosphere for volunteers.

TEACHER 1. Determine the type of volunteer services needed.2. Define the task(s) to be performed, when, what time, how many volunteers, location and the materials to be used. 3. Follows designated procedures for requesting school volunteer services by providing this information with your

schools Volunteer Coordinator AT rvms.pto@gmail.com 4. Maintains and fosters a supportive climate for students to work with volunteers. 5. Encourages volunteers to participate and make suggestions when appropriate. 6. Explains classroom procedures. 7. Recognize the volunteer through day-by-day expressions of appreciation and encouragement and in special events of

recognition8. Participate in evaluation of volunteer program, and volunteers9. Build a team relationship and encourages understanding, cooperation, and volunteer/teacher communication.

VOLUNTEER

1. Check Family School Connections link on the Rossview Middle School Website, under CMCSS.net, for volunteer

opportunities at our school. Sign up, and show up.

2. Due to safety and security measures in place, it is imperative that you sign in and out in the front office upon each visit

and mark whether you are “ Military Affiliated” or not.

3. We ask to keep your Drivers License until you sign out, allowing us to know who is in the building at all times.

4. A Volunteer name tag will be issued upon signing in. Please wear it in a visible location on your person for the duration

of your stay.

5. You will be asked if you have filled out SAF-F023, if you haven’t, you will need to fill one out and it will be kept on file

at the front office for your convenience with future volunteer events.

6. If you have filled out the form SAF-F023 online or by paper form, please have it filled out and ready to turn in upon

your arrival for our records.

7. Form SAF-009 must have been read and adhered to.

8. Please be reliable. Contact the teacher you will be working with if you cannot be at school via email , or a phone call

to the front office. ,

9. Be punctual. It is very important that strict adherence to the teachers classroom schedule is followed.

10. Remember that you are a role model to students. Maintain a positive attitude. 11. If you have messages for your child, please route them through the front office so that the classroom routine is

not interrupted. 12. Be confidential. Do not gossip. 13. Be sure to communicate with your teacher. 14. Volunteers may not take students from a designated area without the consent of the teacher in charge. 15. At no time is a volunteer to be left alone with a student or students without a CMCSS employee present. 16. Dress code policy is strictly enforced and we ask that you set a positive, professional example. 17. If you are wearing pajama pants, leggings, shorts that are not mid thigh, tight gym/workout clothing, we will

apologetically ask that you go home and change your clothing. 18. No gum chewing please19. Coffee and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed but must be bottled or capped.20. Cell phones are allowed, however, we ask that you silence your cell phone or put on vibrate while in the school.

No personal conversations allowed in the hallways on your cell phone during school hours of operation. If you must take a call please go to the teachers’ lunch room.

21. Parent Volunteer Room is located in the 7th grade Hallway, a.k.a. as the Teachers Lunch room.