Dear Volunteer,
New Los Angeles Charter Schools welcomes and encourages parents/guardians and community members to share their time, knowledge, and skills with our students. Volunteers in our schools support the educational program and work to support the success of each student.
We hope you enjoy supporting our students by:
Accepting each student and encouraging the best from him or her
Using patience and kindness
Providing help and assistance to a student without doing the work for the student
Finding ways to establish a good rapport with students
Keeping a friendly but formal demeanor
As you collaborate closely with a teacher or other member of the school staff, please:
Respect the privacy of teachers and students by not discussing school matters away from the school campus.
Be familiar with the safety procedures of the school site.
Arrive on time and on schedule and notify the school site in advance of any absences.
Dress in a manner that is appropriate to the educational setting where the volunteer activity is taking place.
Remember school administrators, teachers, and staff have ultimate responsibility for rules and programs and the welfare of students.
This handbook provides guidelines and additional information to support volunteer involvement in our schools. Volunteers are responsible for the contents of the handbook and are expected to follow school policies and regulations. Whether you provide one hour a week, one day a month, or are a more frequent volunteer, your effort and time make a difference for our students. We want to thank you for volunteering and working to make a positive outcome for our students.
If I can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
New LA Team