LOVE T. NOLAN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
UNITY
I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched two sculptors there.
The clay they used was a young child’s mind,
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher; the tools she used were books, and music and art;
One, a parent with a guiding hand, and a gentle, loving heart.
Day after day, the teacher toiled,
With touch that was deft and sure;
While the parents labored by her side
And polished and smoothed it o’er.
And when at last their task was done, they were proud of what they had wrought.
For this thing they had molded in the child could neither be sold nor bought.
And each agreed they would have failed if they had worked alone,
For behind the parent stood the school
And behind the teacher, the home.
OUR SCHOOL’S VISION FOR
OUR STUDENTS
Our students will achieve at their highest
potential in order to be prepared for
their future.
BY VOLUNTEERING YOU CAN HELP
US ACHIEVE OUR VISION!
WHY BECOME A
VOLUNTEER?
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To support the teachers and students at
Love T. Nolan
To share your unique skills and
experiences
To assist in the academic and social
achievements of children
WHAT ARE SOME
QUALIFICATIONS OF A SCHOOL
VOLUNTEER?
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A positive attitude
Warmth and friendliness
A cooperative spirit
Discretion
Patience
Good judgment
Strong commitment to the
school
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Love of children
A desire to see students
achieve
Promptness
Dependability
Time
Respect for confidentiality
Willingness to communicate
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER?
Our students need you!
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Support from staff
Cooperation from
students
Appropriate resources
to assist
Recognition for your
time and efforts
WHAT IS MY ROLE AS
VOLUNTEER?
As a volunteer you are expected to…
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COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION WITH A
BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING
support and supplement the instructional program of the classroom
teacher or the school program.
make prior arrangements with the teacher prior to volunteering so that
the teacher will have a task for you upon your arrival.
contact the teacher as soon as possible if you are not able to come.
sign in and out whenever volunteering in the school.
***See Waple Griffin, Parent Liaison for the background
check information.
DO’S AND DON’TS OF
VOLUNTEERING
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Do contact the teacher in
advance of volunteering.
Do notify the teacher if you
are unable to volunteer so that
he/she can make other
arrangements.
Do communicate with the
teacher and administrators if
issues may arise.
Do realize that students don’t
all learn at the same rate.
DO’S AND DON’TS OF
VOLUNTEERING
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Do not administer discipline.
Do not assume total,
continuous responsibility for
children in an instructional
situation.
Do not attempt to teach
students skills that have not
already been taught by the
teacher.
Do not attempt to diagnose a
student or prescribe
instructional programs.
DO’S AND DON’TS OF
VOLUNTEERING
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Do not evaluate student
progress and achievement.
Report student progress to the
teacher.
Do not bring other children
when volunteering in the
school or attending field trips.
Do not accept responsibilities
for which you do not feel
comfortable.
Do not become responsible for
the classroom if the teacher
needs to leave.
WHERE WILL I BE MOST
USEFUL?
Classrooms/Clubs-for people who
enjoy working directly with
children
Media Center-for people who
enjoy working with books and
reading to students
Computer Lab-for people who
enjoy working with
technology
Front Office-for those who like
working with the public
PTA-for those who enjoy working
with other parents
Where you will be most useful will depend on what you determine as your strengths.
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
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VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT
CHILD ABUSE!
ALL SUSPECTED ABUSE MUST BE
IMMEDIATELY REPORTED (WITHIN 24 HOURS)
TO THE FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES (DFCS) BY
CALLING 404-699-4399.
CALL 911 IF THE CHILD IS IN IMMINENT
DANGER!
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
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SUSPICION OF ABUSE is all that is necessary to
make a report to DFCS.
You are protected by State immunity as long as you have
made a report in good faith.
FORMS FOR REPORTING ABUSE ARE
LOCATED IN THE FRONT OFFICE. THE
SECRETARY CAN PROVIDE YOU A FORM FOR
REPORTING.
For more information or guidance, contact the Fulton
County Schools Social Work Dept. at 404-763-5608.
WHAT NEXT?
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Contact your child’s teacher to
set up a time to work in the
classroom.
Be sure that the teachers know
each time you desire to come
so that they can plan
accordingly.
Contact Carol Gaddis, Media
Specialist, if you desire to
work in the media center.
Contact an administrator if you
desire to work in other parts of
the building.
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP
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Waple Griffin, Parent Liaison and Volunteer
Coordinator/Community Coordinator
Tanecreia Walton, Front Office Secretary
Teresa Wilson, Principal’s Secretary
Coretta Stewart, Assistant Principal
Dr. Chandra Lemons, Principal
THANK YOU FOR
CHOOSING TO SERVE AT
LOVE T. NOLAN AS A
VOLUNTEER!
We are glad that you are here…
Thank you for completing the
Volunteer Orientation!
Please type your name and date of
completion on certificate, print and
bring to the school.
Volunteer Training
Date: ____________________
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_Waple Griffin____________
Parent Liaison