Getting Started Checklist

Congratulations on your decision to join the volunteer team! As a volunteer, you play a vital role in the learning process. Your contributions to students and staff will enhance existing programs and improve learning for students. The following checklist has been designed to guide you through the training process.

Personal Responsibilities:

 Complete the required paperwork to participate in the volunteer program

 Complete applicable modules

 Understand and follow procedures for checking in and out of the building where you will be volunteering

 Maintain confidentiality

 Communicate with educators and school personnel to discuss scheduling

School/Building:

 Tour of facility

 Review emergency procedures (fire, tornado, lockdown, etc.)

 Meet the staff (main office, librarians, custodians, etc.)

 Sign-in/out procedures

 Parking information if needed

 Dress code

 Contact info-who to contact and how

 Discipline procedures

 Restroom and break room locations/policies

Classroom:

 Overview of classroom procedures (include emergency procedures)

 Volunteer location (classroom, library, hallway, etc.)

 Materials for instruction

 Student list

 Task/responsibilities

 Feedback/ongoing communication process