1. Volunteer Orientation 2017/18
St. Marguerite School
Volunteer Orientation 2017/18

2. The Calgary Catholic School District supports the role of parents as the primary educators of their children. The District is proud to support the theme of service, which is a prominent one in the Christian tradition. Parents are encouraged to participate in their local school communities.

3. Calgary Catholic School District
Mission Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith.

4. Responsibilities St. Marguerite School Administration is committed to:
facilitating
monitoring
evaluating
and providing continuity for the success of the volunteer program.
St. Marguerite School Staff are committed to:
welcoming volunteers
informing them about their tasks
providing materials
encouraging their initiatives and celebrating their efforts.
St. Marguerite School Volunteers are committed to:
respecting school rules and procedures
performing assigned tasks to the best of their ability
working cooperatively with all staff and seeking clarification when necessary.

5. PARENT VOLUNTEER DUTIES
Volunteers are asked to give of their time in order to help meet the needs of St. Marguerite School
and the whole spectrum of volunteer interests, we have structured activities in the following areas:
CLASSROOM
RECYCLING
SUPERVISION/ FIELD TRIPS
SCHOOL COUNCIL
SPECIAL LUNCH PROGRAM
LIBRARY
EVENTS
It is important that you are realistic about the amount of time that you can offer the school and
what you are unable to handle. Being at St. Marguerite School should be a positive experience; however, this may not be possible if your commitments outweigh the amount of time or energy that you have available.

6. Guidelines Confidentiality
Volunteers now have the same duties and responsibilities as regular
employees in relation to privacy issues.
Therefore, we ask that all volunteers operate in a position of trust and
keep confidential about the students, staff, parents and the school.
Please direct any concerns, sensitive issues or questions to the
appropriate staff member, and if necessary the school
Administration.

7. Guidelines Responsibilities
We are a Catholic community of caring. Practicing patience and understanding
towards the children and staff helps learners value and apply these qualities.
The school relies on your support. Follow through on tasks by attending to
scheduled times and please give notice of absence whenever possible.
At all times a volunteer is there to support the needs of the teacher, students,
or program. Observations of staff must never be evaluative in nature, and
tasks should be carried out according to the teacher’s request

8. Guidelines
In addition to this, due to limited space and the confidential nature of student/school discussions, volunteers are requested to refrain from using the staffroom an office area

9. Procedures Signing-In / Out
Please remember to sign-in and sign-out at the office.
This is the only way for the staff to know where you are in the building in case of
an emergency. It is very important that all adults in the building be identifiable by
every student. Therefore, we ask that you wear your volunteer badge when
volunteering.

10. Procedures
Interviews Please respect the teaching learning process by not using your time at school for an informal parent teacher interview. Please make other arrangements to discuss your child’s progress with the teacher.

11. Procedures
Siblings We ask that you make alternate arrangements for younger siblings on the days that you want to volunteer. Discipline As a volunteer you are not expected to be responsible for the actions of the children or for administering discipline to them. If a child continues to be disruptive, seek assistance from the teacher assistants, teacher or an administrator.

12. Procedures
Health and Safety Volunteers must report ALL accidents, incidents and near misses to a district representative. Volunteers need to be aware of District “Hygiene Procedures for Handling Blood and Other Body Fluids of All Persons”. 1.Wear gloves found in the main office and in first aid kits located also at the front office. 2. Alert administrator and/or teacher. 3. Attend to the injury or spill. 4.Wash hands before removing gloves and again after removing gloves. Use liquid soap, if available.

13. Procedures Fire Drill Lockdown
During a fire drill volunteers must follow the same procedures as staff, including leaving the
building. Locate the closest exit by referring to the evacuation map in the green binders by the
door of each room. Make your way to the front field or school yard where attendance will be
taken.
Lockdown
When you hear the word LOCKDOWN 3 times over the intercom system, you must:
1.immediately go into the closest classroom or office.
2.Keep away from the door and windows.
3.Keep the lights on.
4.Ensure door is locked.
5.Ensure complete quiet.
6.Do not open door if someone knocks.
7.Remain in secured room until you hear “All clear, the building is now secure.”

14. Procedures Please remember:
All doors are locked for the safety of all students and staff; please do not prop/block doors open.
All parents must enter and exit from the front door. Please do not ask students to let you in through the back or side doors. This includes late arrivals in the morning and end of day pick up times.
Unless directed, please avoid use of the staffroom
Please walk, do not run in the school
Please note there is no smoking on school district property

15. You will become a qualified volunteer at St.
Marguerite School once all the documents in the
Volunteer Forms Package have been signed and submitted to
the office.
Volunteer Forms Package:
Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
Volunteer Health and Safety Acknowledgment Sheet
Volunteer Acceptable Use Policy for Network Use
Calgary Police Service Consent and Information Check (optional and at discretion of the principal)

16. Orientation Form
Thank you for taking the time to do the orientation. Please print off, fill out and sign the orientation forms found in the volunteer handbook and drop it off at the office where upon you will be given the other forms to fill out.

17. Thank you for choosing to volunteer at St. Marguerite.
We welcome you and appreciate your gift of service.