Volunteer Orientation The mission of the LAUSD School Volunteer Program is to enhance the school’s learning environment and educational program by utilizing the talents and resources found in our local communities. 1

INTRODUCTION Why are we here? GROUND RULES Respect everyone Raise your hand One speaker at a time OUTCOME… Increase the number of school volunteers Promote the safety and success of our students Welcome! 2

 To help students succeed in the classroom.  To ensure and assist in the safety of our children.  To help create safe and welcoming environments at every school.  To communicate high expectations, and help students set goals and solve learning problems.  Strengthen relationships between the home, parents and school. Why Become a Volunteer…. Goals for Parent Engagement Welcoming Environment Building Capacity Volunteer Program Home-School Communication District, State and Federal Mandates 3

Parents/Guardians Community Members LAUSD Employees Retired Individuals Community Organizations Students (High School, College) Who Can Become a Volunteer 4

 Assist in the classroom (Goal 5)  Support the Breakfast in the Classroom and Safety Valet Program (Goal 3)  Assist parents by providing guidance to navigate the school system (Goal 4)  Assist in the main office to maintain a welcoming environment (Goal 1)  Support and promote Parent and Family Center programs (Goal 2) Common Volunteer Activities 5

STEP 1 Complete an online volunteer application. Submit to the school’s main office the following documents:  Hard copy of application with signature or volunteer identification number  TB Clearance  Signed Volunteer Commitment Form STEP 2 School will verify Safety & Security Clearances:  TB Clearance is valid for four years  Megan’s Law Clearance  Fingerprint (if applicable)  Principal’s approval STEP 3 The Parent Community Student Services Branch and the Parent and Community Engagement Units will send the school a letter congratulating you with an official volunteer badge. Becoming a Volunteer 6

 All volunteers must have an initial TB examination that consists of a Mantoux Skin Test.  Documentation of tuberculosis clearance MUST be on file at the school.  A chest x-ray is acceptable if required due to a skin reaction or a medical circumstance.  A TB examination is required every four (4) years.  All TB clearances must be within six (6) months prior to the individual starting volunteer service. Tuberculosis Clearance 7

Fingerprinting by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is required for the following volunteers and must be conducted by LAUSD:  Persons providing direct instruction to students regardless of the number of hours engaged in such activity, even if supervised by a certified employee.  Persons volunteering in any school for more than 16 hours per week, regardless of supervision.  Persons volunteering for less than 16 hours per week under general supervision and whose duties require significant contact with students, as determined by the school principal. For example:  Playground assistants  Lunch supervision assistants  Safety Valet Program assistants  The fingerprinting fee is currently $ Neither LAUSD nor the school pays this cost. Fingerprinting must be conducted through LAUSD. Fingerprinting 8

Megan's Law requires law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders via an online database. To ensure the safety of all our students while on school campuses, all volunteers must be checked against the database. Megan’s Law 9

Remember... WE NEED YOU! Volunteerism is a rewarding experience that is valued and recognized! Thank You! 10

On behalf of the Los Angeles Unified School District, we would like to thank you for your interest in becoming a school volunteer! Parent Community Student Services Branch 11