Windy Ridge School
Volunteer Orientation
They say it takes a village to raise a child… Welcome to the village!
Training Learning Objectives
Audience will learn how
to become a volunteer,
the volunteer roles,
responsibilities, and
regulations of OCPS,
and how to find
volunteer opportunities
at Windy Ridge School.
Audience will become
familiar with Windy
Ridge staff, policies,
PTA, and volunteer
needs.
Windy Ridge Staff
Tracy Webley,
Principal
Nicole Jefferson,
Asst. Principal
Noreen Hoffman,
Asst. Principal
Noreen Carvalho,
Dean of Students
Vonda Meyer,
Secretary
Kerri Van Sickle,
Guidance
Windy Ridge Staff
Maggie Stewart,
Front Desk
Dani Rodriguez,
Front Desk
Diane Simonson,
Front Desk
Cari Dee,
Media Specialist
Holli Kennedy,
Clerk
Loretta Garrison,
School Nurse
Getting Around Windy Ridge
START HERE
Register at
volunteer.ocps.net
Sign-up for
Opportunites
Sign in and out with
valid Driver License
Wear name tag while
at school
Track your volunteer
hours online
Sign In at Front Desk
Volunteer Handbook
Download 2015-2016 Volunteer Handbook at
www.windyridgepta.org on the Volunteer page.
(Windy Ridge PTA homepage, 2014)
Important Windy Ridge Info
Dress Code
Sibling Policy
Parking
Bathrooms, Food & Drink
Getting Things Done at WR
Supplies/Resources
Flyers
Copies
Teachers’ mail boxes
Requesting PTA reimbursement
Reserving a room at school
Volunteer Needs
In the Classroom:
• Classroom Assistant
• Homeroom Representative
Outside the Classroom
• PTA
• SAC
• Partners in Ed
• Media Center
• Teach In
• Mentor Program
Have You Met Our PTA Officers?
Cari Diez,
President
Brooke Benson,
VP Fundraising
Yuliya Meusel,
VP Communications
Terri Hrynyk,
VP Programs
Have You Met Our PTA Officers?
Theresa McNeil,
Recording
Secretary
Jayme Fairhurst,
Corresponding
Secretary
Gary Clute,
Treasurer
Nanette Campbell,
Parliamentarian
Karen DePriest & Shannon Abayasekera,
Homeroom Rep Coordinators
Position
Name 2014-2015
Email
Principal
President
Vice President
Communications
Tracy Webley
Cari Diez
tracy.webley@ocps.net
Yuliya Meusel
ykmeusel@gmail.com
caridiez@yahoo.com
Vice President Programs Terri Hrynyk
Vice President
Fundraising
Brooke Benson
Recording Secretary
Theresa McNeil
terrihrynyk@yahoo.com
Corresponding Secretary Jayme Fairhurst
Parliamentarian
Nanette Campbell
jayme.fairhurst@gmail.com
bensonwife@hotmail.com
ttcarson@gmail.com
nanette.campbell@gmail.com
Two Types PTA Meetings
PTA Board
Meeting
Held on 1st Thursday of
each month at 9:15am,
usually in media.
All Board Members
attendance required,
open to others.
Plan events, organize
committees, give input.
PTA General
Meeting
At least 3 per school
year, held in the
evenings.
Entire membership
encouraged to attend.
Brief, general info,
mandatory voting,
followed by a program.
Responsibilities of Volunteers
Friendly
Flexibility
Communication
Consistency
Confidentiality
Dependability
Follow School Procedures and Policy
(Rolon, 2012)
Health & Safety Regulations
Injured Volunteering? Inform the staff person you
are working with and the ADDitions School
Volunteer Coordinator.
• Entitled to Workers Comp doctors
Please do not come to school if you are ill
• Cough, cold, sore throat
• Staying home stops spread of germs
Be certain you are completely over your illness
before you return
(Rolon, 2012)
Safety
Do not allow an elementary school child to use a
paper cutter or adult scissors.
Know emergency procedures and exits. Follow the
established emergency plan.
Never leave a child alone.
Never allow a child to leave school without
checking out through the main office.
(Rolon, 2012)
Safety
If you have doubts about a situation, ask someone
with authority.
If an accident occurs, immediately inform a staff
member.
Never move a child involved in an accident. A
member of the school staff will initiate proper
procedures for accidents.
(Rolon, 2012)
Volunteers Shall Not
Assume responsibility for the supervision of a class.
Volunteer shall never be left alone in the classroom
or with a child.
Assume the responsibility for the discipline of
pupils.
Make decisions regarding the relevancy of activities
or procedures.
Contact parents regarding student performance or
write letters home.
(Rolon, 2012)
Volunteers MUST Refrain From:
Discussion of inappropriate topics
Use of profanity
Use of drugs/alcohol
Making advances
Promoting their personal business
Sharing any information about a students
performance or academic progress with others
(Rolon, 2012)
Windy Ridge Volunteer Ops
Email from <system@ecemail.samaritan.com>
• Do not hit “reply”, look for contact info in the email
Weekly/biweekly Windy Ridge email may include
volunteer opportunities. Be sure you are on WR
email list by going to www.windyridgepta.org and
clicking the logo that looks like this:
Flyers in your child’s backpack requesting volunteers
Thank you for taking time to care!
Questions?
Laura Matthews, ADDitions Coordinator School Personnel
laura.matthews@ocps.net
Linda Smith, ADDitions Coordinator Volunteer
lindasmith1976@yahoo.com
Applications & Sign ups