1. Volunteer and Partnership at Swanson MS

2. Swanson Volunteer and Partnership Liaison
Mia Elliott
Swanson Volunteer and Partnership Liaison

3. Who is Considered a Volunteer?
Volunteers are NON-APS employees who donate their time regularly in schools to assist with activities that enhance instruction, promote learning, and provide support to students and staff.
Examples: high school students, parents, and community members

4. Who is considered a Partner?
Partners are volunteers that are associated with a particular business or organization.
Example: churches, businesses, nonprofit organizations

5. Parent Chaperones
Parents who wish to chaperone field trips must be processed as a volunteer to ensure safety of all students
Processed applicants are valid for the duration of student’s time at Swanson

6. Teacher/Staff Procedure who seek Volunteers
If you are seeking a volunteer to work in your class or attend a field trip:
Provide parents or volunteers the application with sufficient time for processing ( we recommend 3-4 weeks)
a list of parent volunteers to the V&P liaison for all field trips 2 weeks prior to field trips

7. Procedures
Those interested in volunteering or developing a Partnership with Swanson must do the following:
Fill out the Volunteer Form located in the Main Office or on the website
Signed Confidentiality Form
Consent Form for volunteers under the age of 18.
Emergency Contact
Three References (ex: employer, colleague, other Swanson parents)
Turn in forms to V&P Liaison 2 weeks prior to scheduled activity.
Schedule Orientation
Sign in at the Main Office everytime you volunteer here with us!

8. Things to Know
All Volunteers are vetted through the Family Watchdog website annually.
All Volunteers must complete Safeschools Training
All volunteers and partners must sign in at the Main Office on the Volunteer Sheet.

9. Follow us on Twitter!
@Admirals_PVL

10. If you ever have questions feel free to contact me:
Mia Elliott