Volunteer Protocol

		Level One Visitor Volunteer Limited availability. Indirect student interactions. Infrequent student contact. Examples: Booster clubs, concession sales, book fairs, PTA, off-campus volunteer, classroom parties, office assistance, speakers, and presenters.	Level Two Committed Volunteer Moderate availability. Increased interactions with students. Moderate frequency. Includes working with small groups of students under a teacher or staff member’s direct supervision. Examples: Clerical volunteer, Field Day, Lunch Buddy, Classroom Parent.	Level Three Dedicated Volunteer High level of availability. Frequent, direct and close interactions with students. Examples: Mentors, Tutors, Chaperones/Field Trips, Class projects, Club sponsors.
1	Contact the volunteer coordinator at the school of your choice.	YES	YES	YES
2	Complete the Volunteer Information Form	YES	YES	YES
3	Provide profile that describes the services that are being offered by the volunteer individual or organization.	NO	NO	YES
4	Complete the background check process.	NO	NO	YES
5	Contact the volunteer coordinator(s) at the school(s) of your choice to schedule orientation session, school tour, information review.	Optional	YES	YES
6	Work with Volunteer Coordinator to identify appropriate activities and schedule dates and times.	YES	YES	YES

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