Volunteer and Teacher 1st Meeting Check List

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Volunteer and Teacher 1st Meeting Checklist

Teachers and Volunteers: please use the checklist to help guide your site-based orientation before volunteering begins. This step is not only required, but will help set you both up for success in your new partnership.

Introductions

• Compare your schedules for compatibility (contact BSV if not compatible and we will help you find other volunteer placement options.)
• CAL students: note school schedule differences, length of commitment, and special requirements (letter of recommendation, hours, subjects/activities, etc.)
• Share your goals in volunteering & interests/talents/skills as classroom resources.

Rules and Expectations

• Discuss school rules, emergency procedures + get a copy of the bell schedule.
• Review classroom rules and policies (ie: classroom management plan)
• Review the BUSD Volunteer Contract for expectations of volunteers and teachers.

Logistics

• Location of adult bathrooms + safe place to keep your personal items.
• What identification to wear while volunteering + how should students address you?
• Dress code or preferences? (College clothing is welcome; you’re a role model!)
• How to sign-in and sign-out at school site (may differ by time and day of week)
• Procedures to follow if you are late, absent, or needing to discontinue volunteering.
• Exchange contact information and emergency phone numbers in case of schedule changes, and for communicating sick days–cell or direct classroom lines are best.
• Discuss “plan-of-action” when the teacher is absent and a substitute is in charge.
• How to be informed of school events, assemblies, news, etc? Sign-up for E-Tree?

Working with Students

• Discuss “self-starter/proactive” tasks + review classroom “routines”.
• How you can help support a positive learning environment & student behavior?
• Teacher recommended strategies for supporting students in the class or program?
• Students with learning challenges? What accommodations/modifications exist?
• What are site-approved and/or typical classroom activities?
• Procedures for taking students out of the classroom for individual work?
• Set your volunteer schedule directly with your supervising teacher: